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The Beginning of the Revolutionary War
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 Revolutionary War
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The Battle of Lexington
The famous shot the shot heard around the world is shot. The British win this battle. -
The Declaration of Independence is revised.
The congress made lots of big changes to the declaration of indepedence. Thomas Jefferson's rough draft was changed. -
The congress approves the Declaration of Independence.
This day is know known as one of the most special days of our country. -
The Declaration is signed
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. -
British attack at Flatbush
Americans were very surprised and lost the battle -
British attack again at Manhattan
The continental army retreat in panic and the soldiers flee. -
The Trenton attack
On Christmas night Colonel Rahl was shot and died. Then the Hessians surrendered. -
Battle in Princeton
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. -
Benjamin's visit to France
Benjamin Franklin goes to France to try to persuade the french to America and help the Patriots win the war. -
Laffayette arrives
Laffayette was a french officer who fought for America in the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Saratoga part 2
the British attack again. -
The battle of Saratoga
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. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
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. -
The Battle of Monmouth
Washington fights to a draw. -
Charleston
The British capture Charleston. -
Recapture Augusta, Georgia!
The Americans recapture Augusta, Georgia. -
Benedict Arnold's Plan
Benedict Arnold's plan is discovered. -
Article of Confederation
The Article of Confederation is written. -
British
British sign the article of peace. -
End of the American Revolution
The revolutionary war ended with the signing of the peace treaty with France.
