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The Revolutionary War begins. The people are tired of all the different act and taxes put on them. King George is very tired of all the rebelling taking place.
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The famous shot the shot heard around the world is shot. The British win this battle.
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The congress made lots of big changes to the declaration of indepedence. Thomas Jefferson's rough draft was changed.
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This day is know known as one of the most special days of our country.
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This day the Declaration of Independence was signed. The first one to sign was John Hancock. He wrote super big so the king didn't need to put his glasses on. The oldest to sign was Benjamin Franklin. They could've been hanged if the king said so. This was a very serious danger.
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Americans were very surprised and lost the battle
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The continental army retreat in panic and the soldiers flee.
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On Christmas night Colonel Rahl was shot and died. Then the Hessians surrendered.
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The Americans won a quick victory after the British were sure that they were to win. This caused lots of new soldiers to join the Continental army.
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Benjamin Franklin goes to France to try to persuade the french to America and help the Patriots win the war.
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Laffayette was a french officer who fought for America in the Revolutionary War.
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the British attack again.
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The British plan is ruined when Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates have a fight wether to shoot from behind the walls or rush out and shoot from outside. The British surrender to the Continental Army.
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The winter was a horrible tome for the soldiers. The food . clothing, and other supplies were scarce. Most soldiers didn't have shoes so they wrapped cloth around their feet.
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Washington fights to a draw.
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The British capture Charleston.
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The Americans recapture Augusta, Georgia.
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Benedict Arnold's plan is discovered.
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The Article of Confederation is written.
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British sign the article of peace.
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The revolutionary war ended with the signing of the peace treaty with France.