American revolution

By Kayley.r082809
  • The olive branch petition

    The olive branch petition

    The olive branch was taken over by the continental army on July 5th 1775. It was for the colonists so they can try to avoid the war. It was written by John Dickinson. Kin g George lll refused to accept it.
  • Battle of Lexington and concord

    Battle of Lexington and concord

    Lexington and concord fought on April 19, 1775. This battle marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. The battles resulted in the Same ending but British lost more soldiers.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence it was made to separate the 13 American colonies from Great Britain. It was stating their rights to be free. This was made my Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin franklin, and John Adam’s.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown

    The battle of Yorktown took place in Yorktown, Virginia. During the battle George Cornwallis’s army surrounded and forced to surrender to the American and French forces combined. This helped recognize American independence.
  • The treaty of Paris

    The treaty of Paris

    The treaty of Paris ended the revolutionary war. This treaty established boundaries which means America gained the western territories and American independence.