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Spark-Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the initial spark for the American Revolution. On April 18,1775, British troops marched to Concord to capture an arms cache. Paul Revere and other riders alerted militiamen and the next morning, British and Colonial soldiers met at a Lexington town green. A shot was fired, and the American Revolution had begun. #midnightride http://www.history.com/topics/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
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The Major Events
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First Major Battle- Bunker Hill
On June 17,1775, the British forces defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Although, the colonists lost, they inflicted large casualties on the enemy,by killing many major British army figures, and were provided a strong confidence booster. #itsawinwin
http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-bunker-hill
"I wish we could sell them another hill at the same price." -Nathanael Green -
Turning Point- Battle of Saratoga
There were two battles of Saratoga. The first one was a victory for the British, although they lost many men. The second was a loss for the British, which turned the tide of the war, as the victory convinced the French to side with the Colonies. bonjouragain http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/524011/Battles-of-Saratoga
“He is famous for losing the Battle of Saratoga, which encouraged the French to enter the war and help Mr. Washington win the battle of Yorktown,” - John Burnham -
Low Point- Valley Forge
Valley Forge, in Pennsylvania, was a military camp for the American Continental Army, during the winter of 1777-1 778. Starvation, disease, and lack of proper shelter and clothing killed nearly 2500 Americans during the winter. #itscold http://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm “We have this day no less than 2,873 men in camp, unfit for duty because they are barefooted and otherwise naked.”
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Valley Forge
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Government-Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were ratified on March 1st, 1781.This document failed as it didn't allow for taxation and several other important aspects of government. It was replaced with our current Consitution on March 4th, 1789. #reboundrelationship
http://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-articles-of-confederation
"The Men who oppose a strong & energetic government are, in my opinion, narrow minded politicians"
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Battle of Yorktown-Last
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Last-Battle of Yorktown
During this timespan, General George Washington led 17,000 French and Continental troops to Yorktwon, Virginia. The British army, was led by general and lord, Lord Cornwallis. Cornwallis fought hard, but on October 19, 1781, surrendered to Washington in the field of Yorktown, ending the War of Independence. #goodbeatsevil
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-yorktown-begins
"Against so powerful an attack, we cannot hope to make a very long resistance." Lord Cornwallis -
Resolution- Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was a formal document signed on September 3,1783, that ended the American Revolution between England and the Colonies and their allies. The Colonies had earned their #freedom.
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/treatyofparis1783def.htm
