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Concord was a british expedition that opened war of independence. 700 men from went to Concord and Lexington to detroy their supplies.
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The Battles of Lexington was the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. This event was an open armed conflict between Britain and the 13 colonies.
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The British were planning to send troops the hills surrounding the city but the Americans found out and fired shots. British defeated the Americans at the battle of Bunker Hill.
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George Washington attacked the hessian forces at Trenton. Washington plan was to cross south of Trenton and capture a bridge over the Assunpink Creek to prevent the Hessians from escaping
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The British moved their base of operations to New York. American army faught with British troops. The battle of New York was a disaster for the Americans but they still remained strong.
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Valley Forge was where the American Continental Army made camp during the winter of 1777-1778. It was here that the American forces became a true fighting unit. Valley Forge is often called the birthplace of the American Army.
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The battle of saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War. British ministers wanted to invade America from Canada. but the Americans won and helped to induce the French to recognize American independence and to give open military assistance,
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The Marquis de Lafayette joined the American Revolutionary War at his own request, he became America's most successful leaders in combat and General George Washington's most loyal companion.
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Philadelphia played a critical role in the American Revolution. Indpendence was declared for Americans.
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The Battle of Yorktown was the last great battle of the American Revolutionary War. It is where the British Army surrendered and the British government began to consider a peace treaty.
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Britain and America went seperate ways. The United States and Great Britain, ended the revolutionary war and recognized American independence.
