American Revolution

By Jailene R

  • Concord

    Concord
    Concord was a british expedition that opened war of independence. 700 men from went to Concord and Lexington to detroy their supplies.

  • Lexington

    Lexington
    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.

  • Bunker Hill

    Bunker Hill
    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.

  • Trenton

    Trenton
    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

  • New York

    New York
    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.

  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge
    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.

  • Saratoga

    Saratoga
    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,

  • Marquis De Lafayette

    Marquis De Lafayette
    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.

  • Philadelphia

    Philadelphia
    Philadelphia played a critical role in the American Revolution. Indpendence was declared for Americans.

  • Yorktown

    Yorktown
    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.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    Britain and America went seperate ways. The United States and Great Britain, ended the revolutionary war and recognized American independence.