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Paul Revere’s April 18, 1775 ride warned colonists of British plans to seize supplies and arrest Patriot leaders. Joined by Dawes and Prescott, he alerted militias, helping spark the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The ride became a symbol of American independence. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19 1775, marked the start of the Revolutionary War British troops aiming to seize colonial supplies clashed with militiamen at Lexington then faced fierce resistance in Concord their retreat to Boston was met with ambushes resulting in heavy casualties and sparking the fight for independence. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the American Revolution, fought on June 17, 1775, on the Charlestown Peninsula, north of Boston. The battle was a tactical victory for the British, but a major psychological boost for the American colonists, proving that they could stand up to the superior British Army. -
The Declaration of Independence was a formal statement by the second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. It was to announce that the 13 American colonies are no longer part of the British Empire. The main author was Thomas Jefferson but other authors included John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The Declaration was important for several reasons. It announced to the world why the colonies were separating from Britain, which was crucial for gaining international support -
"The American Crisis" was a series of pamphlets written by Thomas Paine. He published the first one in December of 1776. "The American Crisis" was significant because it helped to sustain the American Revolution during it's most challenging periods. -
On a Christmas night General George Washington led the continental army across the icy Delaware River The crossing of the Delaware was incredibly significant for the American Revolution. The victory at Trenton proved boost the American need that demonstrated that they could defeat the British and their allies. -
December, 26, 1776
Washington led the continental army in a surprise attack against Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, after crossing the Delaware River. The Hessian were surprised by their attack and was defeated quickly on Christmas night.George Washington and Johann Rall were commanders. continental Amy, and the Hessian troops. American Victory Turning points in the war, restoring morale and demonstrating Washington leadership. Captured supplies and encouraged enlistments. -
Crucial turning point in the American Revolution, First battle was a slim British victory, but the second resulted in a final American win. Americans, led by Gen. Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold defeated the British, commanded by Gen. John Burgoyne. -
September and October 1777 British General Howe aimed to seize Philadelphia. His forces defeated the Americans at the Battle of Brandy wine, taking over the city. Washington led and failed counterattack at German town. Still, the British captured the American capital, the Continental Army, led by Washington, remained intact.Survival was serious, the campaign used British resources and failed to crush the American rebellion, ensuring the war continued despite the loss of Philadelphia. -
It felt like a long winter for the ones who were stuck in Valley Forge, but what was an army ended up becoming a city. They had pushed back to Valley forge and were ready to fight the pesky red coats. they didn't have a lot of revisions and a big food shortage,but there was enough wood to go around and so they made wood lodges for themselves. They had a very diverse camp and also went through a lot of diseases. There was also not a lot of clothes and food to go around. -
The Yorktown battle would be a three week siege fight against the British. Two french allies helped the Americans fight the British, one person with the American troops on ground and the other in the ocean. The american troops had a huge amount of numbers, which was 19,000 Americans, and the British only had 9,000. The British lost due to the overwhelming number of the Americans. -
What was a revolutionary war ceased to exist and the Europeans groups and the American wrote that the war is no more. This was the treaty with the greatest powers on earth during that time.