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American Revolution

  • Jefferson write the DOI

    Jefferson write the DOI

    Jefferson was in charge of writing this document. It stated that they have right to gain their independence from Britain. Also, that all men are equal.
  • Battles of Trent and New Jersey

    Battles of Trent and New Jersey

    This was a smaller battle taking place during the American Revolutionary war. George Washington and his group won the battles which was very important. This was because it allowed America to control more land and improved armies.
  • State Constitutions

    State Constitutions

    This changed how a lot of places ran their government. Also a lot of rules and laws were made and changed. And there were requirements people had to follow in order to run the jobs within the government.
  • Howe captures Philadelphia

    Howe captures Philadelphia

    Howe was hoping to destroy the Continental Army for once. Since Philadelphia was the capital and the place the Congress met this was Howe's target. The British won the battle due to having a bigger army.
  • American and British Battle of Saratoga

    American and British Battle of Saratoga

    The British surrendered because they much of their command was captured. America needed this win due to them losing the fight before this. America gained allies because of this win.
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation

    This was the first written constitution of the United States. The states were all independent because of this document. But after this the congress was given was allowed to make allies.
  • Congress prohibits enslaved people imported to the US

    Congress prohibits enslaved people imported to the US

    They ended the international slave trade. So they were not allowed to import any slaves from outside of the U.S.
  • Winter at Valley Forge

    Winter at Valley Forge

    George Washington moved his army to Valley Forge. They all were suffering from cold and hunger. They did not have much food and many people fell sick at the camp. Most people were in terrible condition at Valley Forge.
  • Spain Declares war on Great Britain

    Spain Declares war on Great Britain

    Spain would not become allies with America, but would with Spain. So they joined together to take down Britain. Britain was allies with America.
  • John Paul Jones & Serapis

    John Paul Jones & Serapis

    John killed a sailor to try to end mutiny and then he fled to avoid getting caught. He later became a lieutenant in the navy. The Serapis was a boat they used to fight with.
  • British forces capture Charles Town

    British forces capture Charles Town

    They began to attack the city. The killed many people.
  • British surrender at Yorktown

    British surrender at Yorktown

    This was the last large battle of the Revolutionary war. The British surrendered after Washington and his army had completed surrounded them.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    This officially ended the Revolutionary War. British gave recognition for America gaining its independence. Also, both countries got equal rights to many things.