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Jefferson writes the DOI (Declaration of Independence)
Jefferson, along with the help of Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, wrote the Declaration of Independence. This was the United States separating from Great Britain and becoming independent during the American Revolution era. This was because the colonies wanted to self-govern instead of being controlled by Britain. During this, twelve colonies voted for independence with New York also a supporter of it. -
Battle of Trenton, New Jersey
This took place during the American Revolution. It started because Washington's army wanted to plan a surprise attack by luring the British to Trenton in order to capture Princeton. This is important because Washington's continuous victory over the British led to America's victory in the American Revolution. -
General Howe captures Philadelphia
Howe was a British general/soldier. Howe wanted to capture Philadelphia because it was America's capital and would draw Washington to battle. It gave victory to the British during this fight and showed how powerful the British army was when against Washington's army. -
American and British Battle of Saratoga
This was an important battle in the American Revolution that lead to America's victory due to the British surrendering. This lifted the spirits of American soldiers and made them stronger because of their successful capture of Saratoga, New York. -
Articles of Confederation
This was the first constitution between the first 13 states. It created the first government within the United States and became a base of how today's government system was created. This is important because it helped form the government in America today. -
Congress prohibits enslaved people imported to the US
During the American Revolution, Congress diminished the international slave trade to their colonies. This was carried out by Thomas Jefferson in Virginia and officially passed around 1807. This is important because African American slaves gained more humane survival conditions due to the less trade through the triangular slave trade. -
State Constitutions
A state constitution is proof of government within a state. These were created by the first thirteen states to show self-government within the colonies and how they held a form of government. Written by John Adams, these state constitutions are the oldest form of a constitution. -
Winter at Valley Forge
During the winter at Valley Forge, it was very cold and a harsh living condition to be in. Many soldiers died or suffered from hunger and exhaustion. However, through this, General George Washington prevailed and inspired his army to survive the winter. This was important because without enduring this living situation, the army couldn't have had as many victories during the American Revolution. -
Spain declares war on Great Britian
With Spain and America as their allied forces, they worked together during the American Revolution to defeat Britain. Spain gave supplies like food and weapons to America to help and themselves won victories against Britain. This was important to the American Revolution because Spain's victories over Britain helped America win against them as well. -
John Paul & Serapis
Serapis is a ship type used for war on seas. John Paul was a rell-renowned naval commander and fought with Bonhomme Richard against Serapis, a British warship. This started the Battle of Flamborough Head. John Paul won this battle and had established a powerful naval army to the British during the American Revolution. -
British forces capture on Charleston
The British had planned and captured Charleston in order to make use of as their base in enemy lands. This victory for the British shifted their attention to the southern side of the colonies as a means of victory. With this defeat, the Americans had lost most of their Southern army and was worried about winning the American Revolution. -
British surrender at Yorktown
After the British landed in Yorktown, Virginia to gather more supplies to replenish, the Americans wanted to defeat them before the British could. This started the Siege of Yorktown with the British surrendering to the Americans, ultimately ending the American Revolution. This was important to the American Revolution because the Americans had finally captured victory against the British and had gained independence as a reward. -
Treaty of Paris
This document was the confirmation by King George/Britain officially ending the American Revolution. By doing so, America had gained its independence and taken out any Britain rule in the colonies. This made America larger and more open to trade and property where the British had previously ruled.
