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America's Past and Promise
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Benedict Arnold: His Time of Importence
Most people remember him as a traitor. But he was much more than that. He was a brilliant American General, one that won many victories for the Patriots. This timespan goes from when he helped take Fort Ticonderoga to when his plans of betrayal were discovered and he fled to the British. -
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George Washington: His Time of Importance
George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army, and a better commander could not have been found. He was the one who lead the Battle of Trenton, and helped formulate the British defeat at the Battle of Yorktown. This timespan goes from when he was appointed commander of the Patriot army, over a year before the war, to the Battle of Yorktown. -
The Battle of "Bunker Hill"
The Battle of Bunker Hill is famous in many ways. It is where the British drove off the Yankees. It is where they encountered heavy casualties. It was also fought on Breeds Hill, not the nearby Bunker Hill.
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Declaration of Independence
This was the document written declaring America's Independence. The first paper of its kind, it said that all men were created equal, and pointed out all the things the king had done. Pic from: snopes.com -
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Revolutionary War
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Nathaniel Greene: His Time of Importance
Nathaniel Greene was an increadible general that had many victories, and was crucial in making the British surrender in the Battle of Yorktown. This timespan goes from when he was appointed Major General to the Battle of Yorktown. -
Washington Routed
15,000 British troops attack troops under General George Washington. The redcoats, under General Howe, defeat Washington, making him retreat. Pic from: philadelphia-reflections.com -
Battle of Trenton
On the morning after Christmas, General Wasington crossed the Delaware River at 1:00 in the morning to make a surprise attack against German mercenarys, called Hessians. All were captured or killed. This became famous as Washington's Crossing. Pic from: britishbattles.com -
The American Flag
This was the day that the American flag was officialy adopted. The common and mostly accepted version is that Betsy Ross sewed, but many historians think that she had nothing to do with it. Pic from: ushistory.org -
The Battle of Saratoga
British Generals had come up eith a plan to seperate the colonies. They would take several cities, cutting the Patriots in two. However, General Howe decided to capture Philadelphia. However, he camped there for the winter, leaving the 2 reamaning generals to themselves. One of the 2, St. Leger, was stopped by Benedict Arnold. The last one, Burgoyne, reatreted to Saratoga. There he was deafeted by Gates and Arnold. This is often seen as the turning point in the war. Pic from: allposters.com -
Winter at Valley Forge
George Washington, when he had to hunker down for the winter, chose Valley Forge as their place of rest. It was nearly their permanent resting place. They lacked food, clothing, blankets and everything else needed for winter in the elements. Baron von Steuben, a German former general, trained the solders how to be effictive solders. Pic from: scienceviews.com -
The French Alliance
When the French saw that the US victory at the Battle of Saratoga, they decided it was time to take revnge for the French and Indian War. They signed a treaty with America saying that if Britan declared war, which it did, that they would be allies. Pic from: stamps-from-the-usa.blogspot.com -
Spain Declares War on Britan
The Spanish didn't declare war to help America. They wanted land in the new world, and to take back the colony of Gibreltar. The siege for this was unsuccessful. Pic from: imagejuicy.com -
"I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight!"
Captain John Paul Jones, captain of the Bonhomme Richard, said this to the captian of the Serapis. They were locked in a stalemate. Because of the yankee ship Alliance, most of the crew and the captain of the Bonhomme Richard lived, but the ship was sunk. Pic from: padresteve.com -
Benedict Arnold's Betrayal is Discovered
Planning to sell out a rebel fort to the British, but was discoveredm and fled to the British. He did this becuase all of his great acheivements were passed on to someone else for several years. Pic from: clydemcdonnell.blogspot.com -
Nathaniel Greene Becomes Commander of the Southern Army
After losing many battles in the south, Greene is assinged to the south. Using great military tactics, he wins many battles for the Patriots. Pic from: en.wikipedia.org -
The Battle of Cowpens
When General Cornwallis ordered an officer to try and protect a fort, he made a grave mistake. The officer followed half of Greene's forces and engaged them at the place that would become known as Cowpens. Over 800 of Cornwallis' solders were captured or killed, while only a 130 of Patriots were done the same. Pic from: allenscreations.com -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
General Cornwallis decided to engage with Greene's troops one more time, and this time with an army that was half of Greene's. It looked like it would be another Patriot victory, but then British cannons fired into the horde of solders, of both sides. The Britsh won, but had many losses. Pic from: bill.ballpaul.net -
The Battle of Yorktown
French and American forces marched together toward Yorktown where General Corwallis waited. A great siege took place, lasting 11 days. After that, Cornwallis was forced to surrender. This was the final great battle of the American Revolution. Pic from:en.wikipedia.org -
British Flee America
The last of the British armys are withdrawn from America. True unofficial peace begins. Pic form: graafix.blogspot.com -
The Treaty of Paris
This officialy ended the Revolutionary War. America was a free country! Pic from: davidrwagner.com
