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war and extra info
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George Washington Birth!!
George Washington was born on this day and had nine siblings! George also became the first President of The United States Of America! -
King George lll
Did you know that the king of Britian at the time of the war suffered from Porphyria causing madness. That explains some of the rash decisions on Britians part. -
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold was an American general. At the beginning of the Revolution, Benedict Arnold was one of the bravest but also soon to be a tratior. By 1779, Arnold had been making deals with the British. He made a break after the Americans found out and when back to England. He was born January 14, 1741 -
did you know... Thomas Jefferson
Did you know that Thomas was six feet tall and had red hair? He also was one of the primary founders of the University of Virginia. His birthday is on April 13 1743 -
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The American Revolutionary War
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first shots starting the revolution were fired at Lexington, Massachusetts. On April 18, 1775, British General Thomas Gage sent 700 soldiers to destroy guns and ammunition the colonists had stored in the town of Concord, just outside of Boston. -
Midnight Ride
Paul Revere, William Dawes, Samuel Prescott and Wentworth Cheswell rode to Concord the home of many military guns, powder, and shot. He warned the residents there that redcoats were coming and to hide and save the ammunition. -
Paul Revere
Paul Revere is remembered for his historic Midnight Ride warning colonists of the incoming British Army. He is also remembered by his adventure to "The Old North Church." -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress meeting started with the battle of Lexington and Concord. They decided that a Continental Army would be created and commissioned George Washington to be the supreme commander. The Olive Branch Petition was also sent out by the Congress asking for peace. -
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The Green Mountain Boys over night captured Fort Tinconderoga which at the time was held by the British. This was a wonderful win for the Americans and not a single shot was fired. -
Battle Of Bunker Hill
The patriots heard through their spies that the British were planning to attack Bunker Hill. The Americans were able to hold off two of the three British charges but they retreated on the third. The battle was actually fought on Breed's Hill. -
Olive Branch Petition
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition in an attempt to avoid a full-blown war with Great Britain. But when Britian regected the peace offering the Colonies declared war. -
Thomas Pain wrote "common sense"
Common Sense declared independence from Britian and blamed them for all the problems. This book was an instant best-seller in the both the colonies and in Europe. -
The Declaration Of Independence
Fifty six men signed the Decloration, declaring independence from Britian. This historical document was adopted on July fourth and read publicly four days later. -
Nathan Hale
"I only regret that I have only but one life to lose for my Country." This is what Nathan Hale said before he was hanged by order of General William Howe as a spy in New York on September 22, 1776. -
Battle Of Trenton.
George Washington led 2,500 soldiers across the Delware River and opened fire on the sleeping British and Hessian slodiers, killing over one hundred men and taking another thousand prisoners. Not a single American was killed. -
Battle Of Saratoga.
For the third time General Burgoyne attacked Saratoga. They were defeated and forced to surrender. This ment a major victory for the Americans. -
Battle Of Princeton.
After the successful defeat of the British in Trenton, George Washington continued to Princeton where his troops once again defeated the British. whoot whoot! -
France joins the war against Britian
Americans needed some help with the British so they seeked French support and sent Benjamin Franklin, who could speak French, to meet with King Louis XVI and the French foreign minister. Its was also a great chance for revenge after the French and Indian war. -
Spain joins the war against Britian
A year after France joined the war supporting the Patriots, Spain also got involved. Spain was a big help and continued operations against Britian until peace was declared 3 September 1783 with the Treaty Of Paris. -
Treaty Of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1782. The treaty was ratified on April 17, 1783, and it officially recognized American independence. This document led to the end of the war.
