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American Revolution TimeLine
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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Patrick Henry gives a speech, and later is a famous document about how he feels about this whole war. He feels so strong as to sacrafice his whole life for liberty. His words show America what they need to sacrafice if they really want to win this war. He helps America realize what they will recieve when they sacrafice. -
Paul Revere Learns of the Plan
Evening in April is when Paul Revere learns about the plan to attack the British. In the end, he is a major part of helping this be successful. -
Battle at Lexington and Concord
"Was the shot heard 'round the world." This was a colonial victory and the start of the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle is known as a American defeat, but they were lifted in the rankings. -
English get Even more Serious
The English hire 29,000 German Hessian soldiers to fight for thier army. The colonists are way outnumbered. -
"Common Sense"
Thomas Paine writes "Common Sense" and helps Americans understand why they are better off free. -
The Declaration is Passed by 12 of the 13 Colonies
The colonies decide to say yes to agreeing to the Declaration and is later signed by all the 13 colonies. The USA is about to be a country. -
Declaration of Independence
This document delcared America's freedom and independence as it's own country. -
Congress is Approved
The congress is officially approved by the New York Convention. All 13 colonies had officially signed their approval. -
Battle of Long Island
The British drove the Americns from Brooklyn and forced them to evacuate New York. The Americans were defeated. -
Battle of White Plains
Americans lose this battle to the English. They start giving up hope. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle was a success for General Washington and his troops! -
British Defeated
The British are defeated in Princeton New Jersey. -
America has a Flag!
America officially created its very first flag. -
Battle of Bennington
The Americans won this battle. This battles location was based on quantities of food and supplies. -
Battle of Brandywine Creek
The British and Hessians were left occupying the field having driven the Americans from their position on Brandywine Creek. The Americans were again, defeated. -
Battle at Saratoga
This battle was a turning point in the war where just as the British had just about won it all, the American troops were able to conquer. -
The Articles of Confederation
The purpose of these articles was to show what the Americans wanted and what they thought should be their laws. Their laws were based off some of this. -
Hardships at Valley Forge
Americans camp at Valley Forge for the winter, and many die of many diseases and starvation. Right now in the war is a difficult time. -
Treaty of Alliance
This treaty joined America and France as partners in battle against Britain. France promised military support for future attacks. -
Battle of Camden
Unfortunatley,the British take a win. -
Battle at Kings Mountain
The British are defeated in North Carolina, and the colonists really have a chance of winning this war! -
Battle of Cowpens
This overwhelming war went to the Americans! -
Battle at Yorktown
In this war, the French troops combined with the colonials, beat the British Army. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris formally ended the Revolutionary War.