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Paul Revere’s Ride took place on the night of April 18, 1775. Paul Revere rode through the Massachusetts countryside to warn colonial militia of the approaching British forces before the battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the start of the American Revolutionary war. -
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19,1775 were the first military engagements of the American revolutionary war. these battles marked the start of armed conflict between the American colonists and British forces, signaligh the beginning of the fight for American independence. -
The Battler of Bunker Hill was an early Revolutionary War fight in 1775. The British won but lost many soldiers, showing the Americans were tough -
The Declaration of independence was created in 1776 to announce the American colonies decision to break away from British rule. A group of leaders, including Thomas Jefferson, wrote it to explain why they wanted freedom and to declare their rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. it was adopted of July 4, 1776. -
Thomas Paine wrote "The American Crisis" to inspire and encourage the American colonists during the Revolutionary war. His writings help boost morale and support for independence. -
The Crossing of the Delaware River happened on Christmas night 1776. George Washington led his troops across the icy river to surprise the British in Trenton,, New Jersey. This bold attack helped boost the morale of the American soldiers and was a turning point in the Revolutionary war. -
The Battle of Trenton happened on Dec 26, 1776. George Washington led a surprise attack against the Hessian soldiers in Trenton, New Jersey, winning an important victory that boosted American morale. -
The Battle of Philadelphia happened in 1777. during the American revolutionary war. British forces captured the city, which was important because Philadelphia was the American capital then. The Americans tried to defend it but had to retreat, so the British took control for a while. -
The Battles of Saratoga, fought in 1777, were a turning point in the American revolutionary war. these battles resulted in a decisive victory for the American forces and helped secure French support for the American cause, which was crucial for eventual independence. -
The winter at Valley Forge was very cold and hard in 1777-1778, but the army got stronger and better trained. -
The Battle of Yorktown, fought in 17781, was the final major battle of the American revolutionary war. American and french forces successfully besieged the British army led by general Cornwallis, leading to his surrender. this victory effectively ended the war and secured american independence. -
The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, ending the American revolutionary war. it recognized the United states as independent country and set its borders