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Creation of the Continental Congress
People from each of the 13 colonies except Georgia met in Philadelphia to organize colonial resistance to Parliament's Coercive Acts. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere was in the French and Indian war, In April 1775 he went to Lexington and Concord to warn the Patriots there about the British that were coming. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
This is the Battle that started the war, The British troops marched into Lexington and then went on to Concord. In this war the Colonist won their Independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first great battle of the revolutionary war. The British attacked the Americans leaving them with little ammunition. The Americans were forced to retreat so the British defeated the Americans. -
Creation of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the continental congress, it summarized the motivations for seeking independence. -
Battles of Trenton/ Princeton
Washington's army crossed over the river and then over the next 10 days they won two major battles of the revolutionary war. A week later he went back to Trenton to bring the British south, then they went to capture Princeton on January 3rd. -
Battle of Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne attacked. Later Arnold attacked forcing the British to retreat. General John Burgoyne then surrendered 10 days later. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Valley Forge is in Northwest Philadelphia and is where the American Continental army spent the winter. Starvation, disease, malnutrition, and exposure killed many of the American soldiers. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was the last battle of the Revolutionary war. In this battle British general Lord Cornwallis surrendered his army to General George Washington. -
Treaty of Paris
The Continental Congress negotiated a treaty, it ended the war and recognized American Independence. -
Work Cited
Battle of Bunker Hill
History.com Staff. “Battle of Bunker Hill.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill
Battles of Trenton/Princeton
History.com Staff. “Battles of Trenton and Princeton.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
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Creation of the Deceleration of Independence
History.com Staff. “Declaration of Independence.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence.
Winter at Valley Forge
History.com Staff. “Washington Leads Troops into Winter Quarters at Valley Forge.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/washington-leads-troops-into-winter-quarters-at-valley-forge. -
3 Works Cited
Battles of Saratoga
History.com Staff. “Battle of Saratoga.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga.
Battle of Yorktown
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-yorktown-begins
Creation of the Continental Congress
History.com Staff. “Battle of Yorktown Begins.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-yorktown-begins. -
4 Works Cited
Treaty of Paris
History.com Staff. “Treaty of Paris.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/treaty-of-paris
Paul Revere's Ride
History.com Staff. “Paul Revere.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/paul-revere. -
5 Works Cited
Battles of Lexington and Concord
History.com Staff. “Battles of Lexington and Concord.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord.
