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Battle of Bunker Hill
Small battle, Colonists vs. British. British won.
It happend because of the colonist occupied British territory.
The importance of this event was British lost 1100 soliders, but captured Boston. -
Lexington and concord
A two day battle to criple the american milisha. 1rst battle of revolutionary war -
2nd continental congress and the DOI
The was to discuss important issues. Like: should the military be with Britain? Also Britain abusing their power.
And the importance of this event is it started the rebellion. -
Battle of Trenton
The colonist won with a surprise attack.
It happened because they needed to push back the British soliders out of NJ.
And the importance of this event is it was the first real battle the colonist won. Yay! -
Battle of Princeton
The colonist surprise attack again.
To keep on pushing the British troops out of NJ.
The importance of this event was to capture the town and the military supplies it held. -
The battle of Saratoga
Americans led by Gates attack the british and win.
Kept the south colonies with NE.
The importance of this battle is the major victory, and french allies with America. -
French Allience
America and France sign a treaty of alliance.
French believe that colonist could win, france hated britain.
The importance of this event is it gave them military support, And france gave them navy support. -
Valley Forge
Soldiers get sick, die, and starve.
colonist didnt have the support of major.
Colonist survived and went onto win.