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Colonies Working Together (4)
The Forming of the Continental Army was another significant event during the American Revolution because the symbolized that the 13 Colonies were going to work together to fight the British. This also was significant because they chose George Washington to lead the army, and without George Washington, the Americans might have not won the war. Also, because George Washington was chosen as the leader, this helped make the Southern Colonies agree to join the war. -
Colonies Working Together (4)
This also meant that the Americans were serious about going to war with the British. -
A Daring Strategy (2)
The Crossing of the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton is one of the most significant events during the American Revolution because it was a battle won during the nadir of the Americans. It was when Washington didn’t have any soldiers, with no supplies and captured the Hessians. -
A Daring Strategy (2)
It also proved British ignorance, because while Washington and his troops were marching across the cold Delaware River with small boats and with ice cutting through their worn out shoes, the Hessians were celebrating Christmas. Because of that, the Americans finally won a battle, leading to many other victories. -
The Turning Point (1)
The Battle of Saratoga was one of the most significant events during the American Revolution, because this battle proved that Americans’ cause didn’t seem so hopeless, and that they can stand up to the British and win. The Battle of Saratoga also proved that Americans had a chance to win. After this battle, the Americans gained some allies that also hated the British. These allies were the French,and the Spanish. They sent the Americans money, weapons, troops, and warships. -
Final Terms and Agreements (3)
The Treaty of Paris was a significant event during the American Revolution because this proved that the British acknowledged that the Americans had won. This treaty also stated that the British had agreed to recognize the Americas as an independent nation and gave up all the lands between the Atlantic Coast and the Mississippi, from Canada south to Florida. This proved that the Americans won and were at peace with the British.
