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Longfellow's poem portrays Paul Revere's midnight ride as a solo effort,but he was joined by William Dawes and Samuel Prescott in 1775. Tasked by Joseph Warren,they aimed to warn patriots in Lexington of British troops.Revere borrowed a horse and evaded patrols,reaching Lexington first. While Revere was captured,Prescott delivered the warning, marking the American Revolution's onset,though Revere received most recognition for the ride.Dawes and Prescott faded;Revere reminder notable until death. -
On April 19, 1775, the first battle of the American Revolution occurred in Massachusetts, igniting the struggle for independence. British troops, under Governor Thomas Gage, attempted to seize weapons in Concord, provoking conflict. Paul Revere and other riders alerted local militias,enabling a successful counter against the British.This confrontation,fueled by Gage's harsh laws, marked the beginning of eight years of war,leading to American independence and the formation of a democratic nation. -
June 17, 1775, was pivotal in the American Revolutionary War.Despite British victory,American patriots proved their resolve against a stronger force,signaling that reconciliation with England was futile.The British incurred significant casualties,losing many officers.Tensions had escalated,prompting colonial militias to defend Boston after Lexington and Concord.General Gage's strategy was compromised,leading to a united defense by around 1000 soldiers,including African Americans,in Charlestown. -
By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists’ motivations for seeking independence. By declaring themselves an independent nation, the American colonists were able to confirm an official alliance with the Government of France and obtain French assistance in the war against Great Britain.,
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December 19 1776,The pamphlets from the American Crisis series were pivotal during the early American Revolution,aiming to inspire colonists.Written in accessible language,Thomas Paine's works articulated the necessity of the war,invoking divine support against Great Britain.They boosted morale,clarified the war's stakes,and criticized those favoring negotiation.The series famously opens with,"These are the times that try men's souls,"emphasizing the urgency of the revolutionary cause.
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In winter 1776, General Washington's army faced defeats and low morale. To revive their spirits, he planned a night crossing of the Delaware River. On December 26, his 2,400 troops surprised Hessians in Trenton, achieving a decisive victory that revitalized the American Revolution.
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December 1776,General.Washingtons army achieved a significant victory after crossing the icy Del.River during a storm.Following this triumph,Washington led his troops to another victory atPrinceton just a week later,capturing crucial supplies and inflicting minimal casualties on his forces.With enlistments about to expire and many soldiers in poor conditions,Washingtons bold strategy on Christmas night,aided by Thomas Paine's inspiring writings.The first victory the colonials had for a long time
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In the Philadelphia campaign,British General William Howe failed to draw the Continental Army under George Washington into a battle in North Jersey.Washington then unsuccessfully attacked one of Howe's garrisons at Germantown prior to retreating to Valley Forge for the winter, where he and 12,000 faced the harshest winter of the war,including insufficient food and clothing.
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By August, Burgoyne had captured Fort Ticonderoga,defeated fleeing American troops at Hubbardton ,and occupied Fort Edward, on the edge of the Hudson River. General Horatio Gates and his American soldiers had built formidable defenses on Bemis Heights, just south of Saratoga overlooking the Hudson. Burgoyne’s battered forces dug trenches and waited for reinforcements, but none came. Burgoyne launched a second, unsuccessful attack on the Americans at Bemis Heights on October 7.
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In December 1776, General George Washington's army achieved a significant victory after crossing the icy Delaware River during a storm. Following this triumph, Washington led his troops to another victory at Princeton just a week later, capturing crucial supplies and inflicting minimal casualties on his forces.
With enlistments about to expire and many soldiers in poor conditions, Washington’s bold strategy on Christmas night, aided by Thomas Paine’s inspiring writings, reignited their resolve. -
After six years of war, both the British and Continental armies were exhausted. The American conflict was unpopular and divisive, and there was no end in sight. General George Washington and his Continental Army had a decision to make in the spring of 1781. They could strike a decisive blow to the British in New York City or aim for the south, in Yorktown, Virginia, where Gen.
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The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763, marked the end of the Seven Years' War. Great Britain, France, and Spain, with Portugal's agreement, participated in the treaty. It resulted in British dominance outside Europe after Great Britain and Prussia's victory over France and Spain. The treaty saw the return of captured territories and the gaining of French possessions in North America by Great Britain, which also agreed to protect Roman Catholicism in the New World.