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Paul Revere is best known for his midnight ride on April 18-19 1775 when he rode through the night to warn the American colonist that British troops were on their way before the battles of Lexington and Concord -
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775, between British troops and colonial forces Althought the Brittsh won, they suffered heavy losses, proving that the Americans could stand up to one of the worlds strongest Armies. -
In June 1776, a committee including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson worked on the Declaration of independence. Jefferson drafted it and it was adopted on July 4 1776, officially declaring America independence from Great Britain and marking the colonies -
In June 1776, a committee including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson worked on the Declaration of independence. Jefferson drafted it and it was adopted on July 4 1776, officially declaring America independence from Great Britain and marking the colonies
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Thomas Paine wrote the American Crisis on december 19, 1776, to inspire the struggling continental army and American people motivating them to stay strong and keep fighting for independence -
On the night December 25, 1776, George Washington led the Continental army across the Delaware River to surprise the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. This victory helped the Americans regain momentum is the Revolutionary -
The battle of Trenton took place on december 26, 1776, when George Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on Hessian soldiers in new jersey. The victory boosted American morale and helped the continental army regain momentum in the war -
The Battle of Philadelphia took place on September 26, 177, When British Forces captured the city after defeating the continental army. This loss pushed the Americans to adapt and strengthen their army for future battles -
The Battle of Saratoga, fought from September 19 to October 7, 1777, was a major turning point in the American Revoluction. The American victory convinced France to join the war as ally, greatly boosting the confidence of the American forces -
In December 1777, George Washington and his army camped at the valley forge, Pennsylvania enduring harsh cold, hunger, and shortages. with training from Baron von Steuben, they emerged in June 1778 as a stronger more disciplined army ready to face the British -
The battle of Yorktown, fought from September 28 to October 19, 1781, was a decisive victory for the American and French forces over the British. it effectively ended the Revolutionary war and led to america's independence -
The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, officially ended the Revolutionary war. Britain recognized the united states' independence, set new borders, and settled remaining issues, marking the true beginning of america's freedom