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American Revolution
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Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The signing of the Declaration of Independence was vital to the American Revolution because it solidified the American’s rights. The rights that the colonists believed in were never written in stone before the declaration. This greatly contributed to the change of America during a time that change was needed the most. The Declaration of Independence gave the colonists a new confidence in their nation that they never had before. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence (continued)
The signing the declaration itself was important because before the signing, the declaration was just another piece of paper with words on it. The signatures gave the declaration a legitimacy that no one at that time could ignore. -
Crossing of the Delaware and the Battle of Trenton
The crossing of Delaware and the Battle of Trenton was important to the American Revolution because it gave them confidence and hope at a time when there was none. On Christmas day, Washington’s army were on the Delaware River in very small boats to go to Trenton. Washington’s army made their way through all the ice, rocks, and snow. When they got to Trenton, they found the Hessians happily sleeping off their Christmas feasts and they were very surprised. -
Crossing of the Delaware and the Battle of Trenton (continued)
Washington’s army caught 868 prisoners without losing anyone. Then, he captured 300 British troops at Princeton, New Jersey. These events were some of the very last things that led the Americans to victory. -
Thomas Paine's The Crisis
Washington’s reading of Thomas Paine’s The Crisis was one of the most significant events during the American Revolution because it gave them hope and determination to keep going. Washington lifted the spirits of his men who were tired, hungry, sick, cold and feeling very low. “These are the times that try men’s souls”, The true heroes are the ones that don’t give up no matter how hard it gets. This is what encouraged the soldiers to keep fighting, and why this was an important event. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was very important to the American Revolution. The war took place from September 19,1777 to October 17, 1777. Before the victory, many people thought that the Americans were a hopeless case. Now, it was shown that the Americans could stand up to the British military machine. The win gave them France as an ally. Benjamin Franklin had been in France trying to get the French on their side. -
The Battle of Saratoga (continued)
he win helped the French decide to help the Americans. The French government gave them money, food, weapons, troops, and warships to the American Army. In fact, Spain joined the war against the British. Also, it gave them more regiments and troops. The Americans did have a chance in this war. The Americans were not as hopeless as they were before.
