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American Revolution
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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The British were trying to seize a stash of weapons at Concord. It is known as the "shot heard 'round the world". -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army. They named George Washington as the Commanding General because he has had experience and he had fought in the French Indian War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was the bloodiest war in that time. There were over 1000 Birtish and 400 colonists wounded or killed. It took the British 3 waves of attack to finally take the hill. This war was when the famous quote: "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" took place. -
Thomas Pain's Common Sense
"Common Sense" was written by Thomas Paine. It was written for the common people and it was the first document that asked for Independence from Britain. Anyone could read the document because it was for everyone and it was easy to read. It united a lot of people because a lot of people could read it and it made them feel like they belonged because they understood. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was to declare freedom from Britain. To stop the laws and taxes sent against them. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and had 56 delegates sign it. -
Battles of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga were two battles. One taken place at Freeman's farm and Bemis Heights. It was significant because it gave the French confidence in the American cause and it considered the turning point in war. -
Battle at Yorktown
Colonists were losing the war to Britain. French wanted revenge, and joined the forces with the Colonists. The French Navy blocked the British from bringing supplies and reinforcements which led to the negotiations that ended the war. -
Treaty of Paris
Britain ceded all land West of the appalachians to the Mississippi River and British Prime Minister Lord North resigned.
