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The Forming of The Continental Army
The Forming of the continental army was a turning point in the revolution because without the army, America would stand no chance in the war. In April 1775, congress voted to raise a 30,000 man army. Although the army was not big and they were inexperienced, they had hope, and this led them to success. George Washington was voted to be the leader by a unanimous vote of congress. -
Caution: Washington X-ing Part 1
Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware was an important event in the American Revolution. During Christmas day and the day after, December 25-26, 1776, Washington and a group of his men planned and executed a surprise attack on Hessian troops in Trenton, New Jersey after crossing the Delaware River. This was a turning point in the war because before the Crossing of the Delaware and surprise attack in Trenton, the Americans were ready to give up. -
Caution: Washington X-ing Part 2
ready to give up. They were losing battles and running short on supplies. After this event, however; the troops’ morale was up again, and once again were able to take on anything that would get in their way. -
Surrender at Saratoga: Part 1 (Battle 1)
The Battle of Saratoga was an important turning point in the war because it decided the fate of General Burgoyne’s army. The two battles were fought eighteen days apart and were fought just south of Saratoga. New York. The first battle was named Battle of Freeman Farm and the second battle was called Battle of Bemis Heights. In the first battle, Burgoyne won by a small victory over the Patriots. However, in the second battle, his army was terribly defeated... (Continued on Part 2) -
Surrender at Saratoga: Part 2 (Battle 2)
(Continued)...when the Americans captured a portion of the British defenses. Because of this, Burgoyne had no other option but to retreat, and due to the fact that there were much more Americans in Saratoga, he surrendered on October 17, 1777. The battlefield and the site of Burgoyne's surrender have been preserved, and are now administered by the National Park Service as the Saratoga National Historical Park. -
