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Treaty of Paris
Treaty of ParisThis treaty was an agreement signed on February 10, 1763, by France, Britain and Spain after the three years of negotiations which ended the seven years war. Under the terms of the treaty, Great Britain obtained all of Canada, and the land east of the Mississippi. Spain gained Florida. North America now was divided between Great Britain and Spain with the Mississippi River there boundary. For the French, they received no land. The Treaty marked the beginning of an era of British dominance. -
First Continental Congress
CongressYoutube ClipThe First Continental Congress took place on September of 1774 in Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia. There, representatives of the British thirteen colonies met to discuss the Intolerable Acts that the government kept on passing down. They decided how they were going to react to the problems that the colonies are facing and how they are going to get the British government to change them. -
Patriots
Youtube ClipPatriotThe Patriots are a nick name for the rebels that rebelled during the American Revolution until they got there independence in July of 1776. As a group, these patriots represented the, social, economic, ethical, and racial backgrounds. These groups include, the sons and daughters of liberty. They helped to inspire and encourage freedom within their society. Also, individual patriots like: storekeepers, farmers, lawyers, house makers etc, were very influential within in the 13 colonies. -
Loyalists
LoyalistsLoyalists were American colonists who stayed loyal to the British government and did not rebel during the American Revolution. Unlike the Patriots, who the Loyalists hated. They did things like: report to the British who is plotting against them, tell them the next attack, offer guidance around the American area etc. Historians argued that approximately 15 to 20% of the population of America was loyal to Britain. -
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American RevolutionDuring these dates many battles took place between America and the British, so the thirteen colonies could gain there independence. -
Second Continental Congress
CongressYoutube ClipOn May 10, 1775 a Second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia. The Congress decided to completely break away from Britain, and voted to ask the colonies for supplies and troops to begin to take steps in conducting the war against the British. The Congress chose George Washington to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Although it is a year before independence is declared the revolution has already started. -
Continental Army
ArmyThe Continental Army was formed by America on June 14 1774 by the Congress, after the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. It was used to conduct the military of the thirteen colonies in there revolt against the British to obtain independence. This army consisted of militias and other troops or individuals who supported the cause. George Washington was the leading commander throughout the war. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker HillYoutube ClipThe British found out that the American troops were staying at Breeds Hill. The British could have trapped the American army from behind. However, the British commander decided to attack in the front uphill. Eventually, the American soldiers ran out of ammunition. This battle was a moral win for American troops because it was the first time the militia went against the professionals. This battle was one of the most important event that took place for the colonists to get there independace. -
Olive Branch Petition
Olive Branch PetitionAlthough the American Revolution already started, the colonists still haven’t gained there independence. The Congress decided to create a petition; it was there last attempt to find peace. It outlined their issues within their society and asked the British government to help them. However, King George III refused. He believed this was a rebellion, and the way to stop it was by violence. -
Common Sense Published
Common SenseThis was a book/pamphlet written by Thomas Paine during the American Revolution. It outlined how the Americans should have freedom from the British rule when the war was still unquestionable. Paine wrote in a style that the common person could read, and structured it like a sermon, and relied on biblical references. This book was very influential to the society during the war, because it encouraged people’s freedom. -
Battle of Trenton
Battle of TrentonBefore the soldier’s term was up George Washington planned an attack on the British in Trenton. He realized that all the troops including their commander Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall, would still drunk from the night before. So they launched a surprise attack. Within 45 minutes, they killed/ captured more than one thousand Hessians in only forty five minutes. After the attack, they found a unopened note that warned the British, if they would have found it earlier it would have changed history. -
Battle of Princeton
Battle of PrincetonAfter the Battle of Trenton, General Charles Cornwallis from New York captured Washington’s force. Washington pretended to be trapped, and in the middle of the night slipped away and a surprised the British force at Princeton. He then moved his army into the highlands of New Jersey out of the British’s reach. -
Saratoga
Youtube ClipSaratogaThis battle took place in Saratoga on the Hudson River in New York State. General Burgoyne attacked this town for the third time. This time the Americans stood up for themselves and defeated them. The British army comprised of 5 thousand, while towards the end of the battle the colonists had between 12 000 -14 000 troops and militia. This was a big victory for the Americans, since they forced the surrender of Burgoyne's forces. -
Valley Forge
Valley ForgeThis was a place where the Continental Army stayed at, between 1777-1778. It was located in Pennsylvania. The first three months were the hardest in these camps, they did not have proper clothing, had houses out of wood, got sick from the cold, they did not have proper weaponry etc. However, during these harsh times they learned discipline, responsibility, and strategies. It was one of the most important events of the army. -
Savannah
[Savannah](<a href='http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=22)' >Savannah</a>In North Carolina an American Commander, named Robert Howe, with only 700 men made an attempt to defend the city Savannah against the British Red Coats, who had more than 3000 soldiers. Unfortunately, the defense was broken. With more than 500 soldiers dead, Howe had no choice but to take his men and go to South Carolina. The causalities for the U.S were: 423 captured, 11 wounded, and 83 killed. It was a sad loss. The consequence of this act was more rebellion, in the Northern Colonies. -
Battle of Yorktown
YorktownBattle The Battle of Yorktown ended the Revolutionary War. It took place in Yorktown in Virginia. George Washington, who was the leader of the American troops, tricked the British to believe they were going to New York but actually they were going to Virginia. Virginia was the camp site for the British. They surrounded the British by land, and cut off their only escape route. In October they were forced to surrender, including Lord Cornwallis. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of ParisThis treaty ended the American Revolution between America and the British. It acknowledged Americans independence and granted the colonies as a new nation free from British rule. The boundaries were from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. They gained an area four times the size of France and ten times the size of British Isles.
