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Lexington and Concord (Spark)
The first shots of the Revolutuion were fired by the Minutmen on the British, at Lexington,Massachusets. The British had sent 700 soldiers to destroy ammunition and guns stored in Concord. They were also after Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Paul Revere was sent to alert the Minutemen who fought the British Redcoats.Ater Lexington,word got to Concord and they stored away their supplies, but the British destroyed what they could. On the retreat the milita killed 273 Redcoats. #beginning -
Firts Bunker Hill (First)
The colonial militia found out that British troops were sent to occupy the hills surounding the city, during the seige of Boston. William Prescott and his troops prepared to fight and held off their attacks untill they ran out of ammunition. The British won but had many casualties. #bloody hills
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Battle of Saratoga (turning point)
The british were trying to seige New York, and isolate New England.They were two battles, the Batttle of Freeman's Farm, and the Battle of Bennis Heights. The British were marching but were stopped by colonial forces. It took place on September 19, 1777. The patriots won this battle. They also defeated them at Benis Heights. They lost their positions and were defeated and forced to surrender. They were closer to winning the war #change http://www.saratoga.com/aboutsaratoga/battle-of-s -
Articles Of Confederation-Government
The Articles of Confederation were adopted (but not in use) by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777. It served as the United States first constitution from March 1, 1781, until 1789 when the current Constitution went into effect. http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?doc=3 #oldconstitution -
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Vallet Forge Low Point
There wasn't a battle in Valley Forge, yet it was still the lowest point for the rebels. They stayed in Valley Forge for the winter. There was disease and lack of food, many people died. The weather got better but they had lost many people. When they got out they were determined to fight the british.
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Yorktown- Last
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle between the Continenental Army and the Redcoats. Reinforced by 8,000 french troops, the Continental army won the battle. The recoats had ruan away and split up. Eventually only the commander was left and he surrendered.#finally http://historywarsweapons.com/battle-of-yorktown-summary/ -
Treaty Of Paris-Resolution
The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3rd, 1783. It created peace between America and Britain, and ended the Revolutionary War. The other nations that were allies with America were asl included.This treaty gave us independence and was signed and written by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay. "In the name of the most holy, and undivided trinity."Treaty Of Paris.http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=6#negotiated
