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Revolution
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Battle at Lexington and Concord, unordered "Shot heard round the world"
British forces move to destroy colonist weapons and are intercepted by militia. The clash spreads through the colonies and the momentum of rebellion begins. -
Iriquois and British alliance
This presents a great disadvantage to Americans as they begin to be raided more frequently and moral becomes easily broken. -
Proclomation of rebellion by King George III
King Geroge III issues a Proclamation stating that the colonists are in a state of rebellion. American colonists look to european nations for support. -
Determination and Perserverance at Bunker Hill
American forces show great determination and perserverance to defend Bunker Hill, These great traits shown were major factors in the hopeless, yet long lasting defense. -
Patrick Henry and the Trait of bravery (or stupidity)
Patrick Henry spoke out against the mother nation Britain and rallied together the american rebels. -
Blow to the British economy
Momentum of war pushes towards Britain as privateers raid British trade ships and crippling Britain's economy. -
Alliance between Americas and the French.
France responds acceptingly to the request for support by Americans.This alliance funds the Americans with money to produce supplies that help against the british tremendously. -
Declaration of Independance approved and presented
America finally creates and signes off on the Declaration of Independance. This changes the nature of the war from rebellion to simply driving thr British out of their territory. -
Britain seems to be winning
Washington and his army are facing loss after loss against British forces and the momentum of the war seems to slam back into the Americans. -
Major turning point for American army
American forces win the Battle of Saratoga. British forces suffer a break in morale and heavy casualties and their winning momentum depletes. -
Gen. Howe's persistency and overwhelming presence
Gen. Howe continuously pushes Washington's forces back and soon after breaks their spirits. This nearly ends the war for the American rebels. -
Spain and American alliance
Spain moves against the british in hopes of gaining land previously lost. Spain sides with America to support them against Britain. -
Greatest American Defeat
Britain seizes charleston and the entire southern american army with it. This presents the americans with a huge loss in manpower. -
British forces surrender to Washington at Yorktown
This completely turns the tides of war into a victory for the United States and the disadvantages of this victory result in the end of the Revolutionary war.
