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Paul Revere warned the people that the British army was on the it's way before the Battles of Lexington and Concord. His warning gave the colonies time to prepare and think about what would happen next.
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first major clashes of the American Revolutionary War. Though the British forced the colonist to retreat at Lexington, the colonists regrouped and defeated them at Concord. This victory gave colonist confidence and encouraged many to join the fight against the British.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill happen Because the British wanted to take control of Boston Harbor. About 1,200 colonist troops positioned themselves secretly on the height waiting for the British to advance but eventually the British discovered their location and made them retreat to Bunker Hill. Although the British won, they still suffered heavy losses compared to the colonists.
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The Declaration of Independence was created after the first conflicts in the Revolutionary War to break their connection completely with Great Britain. Britain responded by sending their arm forces, which the colonists didn't like and this strengthened the belief that the only solution was Independence. The original draft was written by Thomas Jefferson but was later revised and refined with the input of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert R.Livingston.
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Thomas Paine wrote the American Crisis to inspire American Soldiers and give them confidence in the Revolutionary cause because People at the time, were uncertain about the outcome of the war against the Powerful British Army, fearing that the rebellion would fail but Thomas Paine provided encouragement and a purpose to help them continue the fight for Independence.
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This event took place during the Revolutionary War and represented the first complex military strategy developed by George Washington as commander-in-chief, aimed at commander a surprise attack on the Hessians.
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Though small in scale, the battle was a significant moment in the American Revolutionary War. It occurred after George Washington led the Continental Army across the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack against the Hessian auxiliaries. Following the Battle, nearly two-thirds of the Hessian forces were captured, while American losses were minimal. This victory boosted the morale of the Continental Army and renewed motivation for the Revolutionary cause.
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This event described the British capture of Philadelphia, which at the time served as the capital of the newly declared United States. George Washington attempted to defend the city with the Continental Army, but the British forces proved too strong, forcing him to retreat.The loss of Philadelphia was a setback for Americans, yet the Continental Army remained intact and continued the fight for Independence.
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two crucial battles, fought just eight days apart, resulted in decisive victories for the Continental Army and marked a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. The British had hoped that defeating the Americans would discourage foreign support, particularly France but it would only convinced them to join the fight against the British.France, Spain, and the Netherlands become ally's with the Continental Army. These alliances provided military support and financial aid.
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Winter at valley forge happened after George Washington and his Army retreated from Philadelphia, which has been taken By the British forces. Washington led roughly 12,000 troops to encamp at Valley Forge, about eighteen miles from the city, in order to regroup and reorganize. However the harsh winter and severe supply crisis created devastating conditions. An estimated 1,700 to 2,000 soldiers died from illness, starvation and exposure. it was a difficult period of the Revolutionary War.
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The Battle of Yorktown, which was fought from September 28 to October 19,1781, was the turning point of the American Revolution. The surrender of the British was the moment when British control over the colonies was over and a new nation was about to be born, The United States of America. As it was the final major battle of the war, it cemented George Washington as a great leader who secured the colonies Independence.
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The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783 by the representatives of the United States and Great Britain, this officially ended the American Revolution War. Under the terms of the treaty, Britain finally recognized American Independence and granted them territory expending west to the Mississippi River, that expending their boundaries. The key signatures were David Hartley for Britain, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay.