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This event was a mission to alert American Militia of the approaching British troops. The only person involved was Paul Revere and his horse. The outcome was positive, leaving the colonial army prepared because of the alert. The significance of this event for the overall American revolution because it was the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. It demonstrated the effectiveness of organized communication. This moment helped contribute the birth of American independence. -
This event happened after Paul Revere warned people, it was when hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to nearby Concord in order to seize an arms cache. It was between British Regulars (Redcoats) fighting against the American Minutemen. The British withdrawal after suffering heavy losses (eight colonists dying) and the Americans have their victory. -
This was the first major Battle of the American Revolution which they fought in Charlestown during the siege of Boston. The victory that lent considerable encouragement to the revolutionary cause. This Battle was between the united colonies and great Britain. The outcome of this event demonstrated the inexperienced American forces could stand up to the British army, which provided a vital morale boost and conviction for independence. -
This event was basically creating a document of declaring themselves an independent nation. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Robert Sherman were all responsible for drafting this declaration of independence. Thomas Jefferson being the ultimate author. After this event, the thirteen american colonies officially declared themselves as a separate nation, independent from great Britain, and gained the ability to form alliances and engage in foreign commerce. -
This was published during the American Revolutionary war. Its a collection of articles written by Thomas Paine. He wrote the famously known "Common Sense" which argued for independence from England. General Washington said to have found the essay so inspiring he ordered it to be read to all troops prior to the famous crossing of Delaware River. It served as a powerful propaganda, clarifying the purpose of the war and ultimately helping to sustain the American cause through its darkest moments. -
This crucial move by General Washington and the Continental Army was to cross the icy Delaware River and launch a surprise attack on Hessian and British troops in Trenton, New Jersey. This event was a big deal to the American revolution because they never gave up. -
After the famous crossing of the Delaware River, George Washington marched the Continental Army to Trenton, New Jersey. They fought for two straight days through rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Victory for George Washington Continental Army over the Hessian Garrison was served. This event boosted morale and confidence among the American troops and the public. -
There was two main battles, the battle of freeman's farm on September 19th and the battle of Bemis heights on October 7th 1777. The main leaders involved in this were British General John Burgoyne and American Generals Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. These wars happened to cut off New England from the other colonies by capturing the Hudson River valley. It was considered a turning point in the American Revolution because they marked victory which led to significant international support.
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This was an abortive attack by 11,000 American troops upon 9,000 British and Hessian regulars stationed at Germantown which is now apart of Philadelphia... this was under General sir William Howe. The plan was to hit Howe with four columns. Although the British won victory, this effected the American Revolution and was significant because it showcased Washington's strategic boldness which impressed the French. This contributed to their decision to enter the war on the American side. -
This was a winter encampment of the Continental Army led by George Washington during the revolutionary war. This event killed many soldiers from extreme hardship, lack of supplies, starvation, and disease. This was also a crucial turning point that allowed the Americans to continue fighting and ultimately win independence.
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This was when a siege where combined American and French forces surrounded and trapped a British army led by General Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. This resulted in a decisive American and French victory. This was majorly significant to the American Revolution because it effectively ended British rule in the colonies.
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This was the treaty between Great Britain and the United States concluding the American Revolution. Key negotiators were Ben Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay.