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Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott rode through the night to warn colonial militias that British troops were coming toward Lexington and Concord. Due to this, They were prepared to fight them the next day. This ensured the colonists were ready for the first battles of Revolution. -
The “shot heard around the world” marked the first armed conflict between British troops and colonial militias. The British retreated after facing heavy resistance. This caused the start of the revolutionary war, and is significant because it was the official beginning of armed rebellion against Britain. -
Colonial forces fortified Breed’s Hill, British troops launched repeated attacks and eventually drove them off, but suffered heavy losses. The British won this, but at a high cost. The battle signified that colonial forces could stand up to the British army -
The Second Continental Congress approved Thomas Jefferson’s draft declaring the colonies independent from Britain. The outcome was the colonies officially breaking away and become the United States of America Signified independence, liberty and equality -
Paine wrote pamphlets to inspire soldiers and civilians, beginning with “These are the times that try men’s souls…” Boosted morale during tough timess -
George Washington led a surprise nighttime crossing of the icy Delaware River Went from the 25th - 26th Outcome was them being able to make it to Trenton Boosted morale -
The Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal American Revolutionary War battle on the morning of December 26, 1776, in Trenton, New Jersey The Americans won the Battle of Trenton Kept the revolution alive during a low point. -
British General Howe captured Philadelphia after defeating Washington at Brandywine. Washington tried but failed to retake the city at Germantown. -
American General Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold defeated British General Burgoyne’s army in New York. Major American victory -
Washington’s army suffered through freezing conditions, hunger, and disease. Baron von Steuben trained the soldiers into a disciplined fighting force. Continental Army emerged stronger -
Washington’s army, with French troops and fleet support, trapped British General Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. Cornwallis surrenders. -
Official peace treaty signed between the United States and Britain. Britain recognized American independence and set U.S. borders. War was declared OVER.