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Paul Revere's Ride
Dr. Joseph Warren ordered him to watch for the British and alert him if he saw them, which he did. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the Revolutionary War. Paul Revere warned the American troops of the incoming British troops and the Americans came out on top. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Americans organized an attack on the British who were stationed at the Boston harbor. The Americans realized they were out numbered but continued to fight -
The Declaration of Independence
Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin described why independence would be right for the new country. It also listed rights that every person should have -
Thomas Paine's "American Crisis"
Thomas Paine wrote on how the soldiers were treated and what they have given up for this war. He also said to cherish times that weren't so good and remember them. -
Crossing of the Delaware River
Washington and his troops sent out to attack the British in Trenton, resulting in a much needed victory. -
Battle of Trenton
After crossing the Delware river, the American troops split into two groups. only two Americans died before Washington killed the British commander. Because of the great attack plan by Washington, more people joined the army. -
The Winter of Valley Forge
The Americans needed to set up camp for the winter, so Washington picked Valley Forge. The struggled, but made it through. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was the turning point of the war for America. everyone was scared to fight England but they trusted in Washington to fight in New York. The Americans had the advantage being in the woods it over all ended by over 5,000 troops surrendered to America. after that France and America made an alliance and the French declared war on Great Britain as well as Spain. -
Battle of Philadelphia
British General Howe wanted to capture the colonial capital of Philadelphia, and Washington got there to defend the capitol right along the Brandywine River so he could guard the route between Baltimore and Philadelphia. but General Howe knew this and found a way to ambush the American army and capture the capital. Americans then retreated. this battle helped out the British show congress Washington leadership. then again helped Washington learn how to make better battle plans but felt defeated. -
Battle of York Town
In Yorktown Virginia Washington joined the French and American army. At the time the British was commanded by lord Cornwallis. they all stationed at the York river. Washington plan to get to the British on land they would dig trenches to the back of their dense line and attack there. it had worked, the British surrendered and accepted the surrender sword. the Americans had finally won the war. -
Treaty of Paris
This document was the one that ended the American Revolution. It created peace between England and America, recognizing America as a country
