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Revolution
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
British victory- The First shots fired between the Americans and the British on April 19, 1775. -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second time a group of colonist met and talked about liberty. The First time they met was The First Continental Congress and they met in Philidelphia in September of 1774. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
British victory- A two-day engagement between British forces uner the comand of General William Howe and American Forces under Coonel Wiliam Prescott. The Americans had the advantage and took out more than 1,000 British Soldiers. -
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
An American patriot and soldier whose main contribution was in writing. Convinces American's they're better off free. -
The Virginia Declaration
A declaration of rights made by the representatives of Virginia. -
Declaration of Independence (adopted)
A document saying that the 13 colonies of America are depentent from Great Britain. -
Declaration of Inependence (singed)
Document delaring the 13 American Colonies dependent from Great Britain. -
The Battle of Brooklyn
British victory- First real battle between British and American forces. -
Lake Champlain Battle
American victory- General Benedict Arnold and his army defeat a large British force. -
The Battle of Trenton
American victory- The American army crosed the Delaware River and fought the Hessians. 900 Hessians were took prisoners. -
The Battle of Princeton
American vitory- The battle at Princeton alomst drove the British out of New Jersey for good. -
Fort Ticonderoga
A New York fort on the western shore of Lake Champlain -
The Battle of Brandywine
British victory- The British stomped in and invaded the Americans in Philidelphia. -
Germantown Battle
American vitory- The Americans came in at the British from two different points and drove the British out of Germantown. -
The Battle of Saratoga
American vitory- The turning point of the Revolutionary War in that it convinced France to enter the war on the side of the Americans. -
Hessian Attack
Germain soldiers who fought for Britsain during the Revolutionary War. -
Valley Forge
A fort where the winter was harsh, and the army was low on food, clothing, and supplies. -
Henry Clinton
Henry Clinton became new commaner of British forces. He fought at the Brooklyn battle and he was the victorius general at the British victory at Charleston. -
Monmouth Battle
Draw- The battle was during a hot day and niether teams came out on top with a victory. The British army snuck away in the darkness. -
Charleston Battle
British vitory- It gave the British control of much of the Southern Colonies. -
Francis Hopkinson Letter to Congress
The letter is a bill asking for payment in return for designing various items for Congress including Continental Currency, the American flag, and other important items. -
Camden Battle
British victory- British beat the Americans and took control of South Carolina. -
Articles of Confederation
Document detailing form of government taken after the Revolutionary War. -
Guilford Courthouse
British victory- The battle of Guilford weakened the British army. -
The Battle of Yorktown
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Lord North Resigned
Lord North was the Prime Minister of Brtiain from 1770 to 1782 and he was the one who introduced the Tea Act. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty that officially ended the Revolutionary War. It was signed by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. -
Washington Resigns
Geaorge Washington resigned after a long hard faught Revolutionary War.
