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American Revolution

  • Jefferson Writes the Decloration of Independence

    Jefferson Writes the Decloration of Independence
    The Declaration of Independence is a very important document that was written in June 1776. Thomas Jefferson contributed to writing the Declaration. The constitution was later then signed in September 17, 1787.
  • Battles of Trent and New Jersey

    George washinton made a plan to startle the british and take their supplies at Trenton and defeat them.George Washingtons team ended up winning .
  • Howe Captures Philadelphia

    Howe Captures Philadelphia
    Howe victoriously captured Philadelpphia on September 1777. They had an advantage due to beating George in the battle of BrandyWine. The British succesfully captured Philadelphia.
  • State Constitutions

    -The state constitutions is a goverment document describing what can be passed and what cant
    -It governs the U.S. state
    -State constitutions are much longer than federal ones
    -Went form 1777-1778
  • American and British Battle of Saratoga

    American and British Battle of Saratoga
    The battle of saratoga was done the secound year of the American revolution. There were two very important battles. Each battle was done eighteen days apart from the one before.
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    The Article of Confederation is a document among the 13 colonies to show Independence from Britain. John Dickinson was known as one of the amin writers. The Confederation was done on November 15, 1777.
  • Winter at Valley Forge

    George Washinon and his troop stayed at Valley Forge because it was a great place to be near to the city while also being able to be safe. The situation at valley forge wasn't plesent due to them not having great resources.
  • Congress Prohibits Enslaved People Imported to the US

    -Prohibited any enslaved person from being imported to the US
    -Is a law
    -IS in the constitution
  • John Paul Johnes and Serapis

    John Paul Johnes and Serapis
    -The serapis was a two decked ship
    -Richard Pearson was the captain of the Serapis
    -Serapis and Countess of Scarborough surrenderd
    -Americans won then transferred to the Serapis boat
  • Spain Declares War on Great Britain

    Spain Declares War on Great Britain
    On June 16, 1779 Spain declared war on Great Britian. France a year before also deceided to declare war but dindt so they aligned with Spain. Spain's goal was to recapture Gibraltar and Minorca.
  • British Forces Capture Charles Town

    British Forces Capture Charles Town
    On March 1780 British forces went to Capture Charles town. This was a huge part in the America Revolution. Many American troops were injuered and resulted in a loss.
  • British surrender at Yorktown

    British surrender at Yorktown
    General Charles Cornwalls had an army of 8,000 troops, he then surrendered them to George Washington. This was a part that helped end the revolutionary war.
  • Treaty of Paris

    September 3, 1783 the Treaty of Paris was signed. It was a Treaty to end the American Revoultion.