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Spark- Lexington and Concord
#TheMidnightRideWith tensions rising, the British had learned that colonists were smuggling weapons in a town near Concord, Massachusetts. On April 18th of 1775, wanting to take colonists by surprise, hundreds of British soldiers left Boston and headed for Concord. They didn't know that colonists were watching them and soon alerted others. The British first went to Lexington and killed the colonists ready to fight. Then they made their way to Concord, where they were unable to find any weapons except angry colo -
First- Bunker Hill
#It'sTotsOnColonists wanted to be able to fire on the Boston Harbor from atop Bunker and Breed's Hill, which overlooked the Harbor. While working on building trenches atop the hills, the British ambushed the colonists. The colonists were very surprised and low on gunpowder at the time. In the end of the battle, the British took both hills, but lost more than 1000 people, where as the colonists only lost 500. This was the first fight of the American Revolution. -
Turning Point- Saratoga
#TurnDaBeatAroundWhile British troops were traveling through New York, American troops were able to capture and surround them due to their lack in numbers and slow speed. This show of strength and courage from the Americans caused the Spanish and French to become allies with them. For once, the colonies were now looked at as a country worth the fight. They had proven themselves and this changed the fight in their favor. -
Government- Articles of Confederation
#FirstConstitutionThe Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress. This document served as the United States' first constitution. This was enforced on March 1, 1781. It includes the amendments that were adopted, and it prevented the individual states from gaining too much power. -
Low Point- Valley Forge
#ThatWasRoughWashington's men had lost hope after losing and having to retreat from several battles. They made their way to Valley Forge in Pennsylvania for the winter. There, they encountered a severe winter and harsh conditions. They had no food, warmth, or hope.This was a low point because it was when soldiers started to doubt their fight for independence. -
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Low Point- Valley Forge
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Last- Yorktown
#It"sFinallyOverGeneral Cornwallis, from the British troops, moved his troops to the Virginia Coast and set up camp at Yorktown, Chesapeake Bay. Washington decided to put an end to this war. He moved his troops down from Virginia and combined them with allied French troops. They surrounded Cornwallis' troops and eventually made him surrender. This was when the British finally admitted America had won. -
Resolution- Treaty of Paris of 1783
#IndependenceInTheHouseThe Treaty of Paris was an agreement between America and Britain. This recognized America's independence and established borders for a new nation. This formally ended the Revolutionary War.
