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American Revolution
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Creation of the Continental Congress
Served as the government of 13 colonies. They were always battling against the laws Britain passed for the colonies. (history.com) -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill happened in Massachusetts. The British won the battle, even though the British won, the Americans had a confidence boost from their lose. The Americans killed nearly 200 and wounded nearly 800 British soldiers, while only losing 100 men and only having 200 wounded soldiers. The Battle of Bunker will wasn't actually fought at Bunker Hill, the battle was actually fought at Breed's Hill. (history.com) -
Paul Revere's Ride
He had orders from Joseph Warren, to cross the Charles River and ride to Lexington. He rode to Lexington to inform Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming through while they were going to Concord. (history.com) -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
700 British soldiers arrived at Lexington and waiting for them were 77 militiamen. After the fight was over, only eight militiamen were killed and nine were wounded, compared to the one injured Redcoat. The British continued to Concord, once they arrive at Concord, they decided to burn what little they found. Militiamen hustled to Concord's North Bridge to stop the British. The British were the first to fire a shot but were surprised when the colonists returned fire. (history.com). -
Creation of the Declaration of Independence
In April of 1775, the American were constantly fighting for their rights against the British Crown. After the war broke out, a movement for independence from Britain had grown. In mid- June of 1776, a committee of five men had a task of drafting a formal statement of the colonies' intentions. The five-man committee consisted of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin and Robert R. Livingston. The formal statement later became the Declaration of Independence. (history.com) -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton occurred in New Jersey, the day after Christmas in 1776. General George Washington decided that he was going to cross the Delaware River to go attack the British. The British troops were caught by surprise, Colonel Rall tried to set a defensive perimeter but Rall was shot on his horse. After the Hessians and the British soldiers saw that Colonel Rall was shot they quickly surrendered. Only 22 dead, 92 wounded, 918 captured and 400 escaped. (history.com) -
Winter at Valley Forge
General George Washington lead his troop into winter quarter at Valley Forge. The British troops occupied Philadelphia, which lead some members of Congress to question Washingtons leadership. Washington's army was on the brink of collapse. Congress asked him to attack the British in Philadelphia but Washington fell back to Valley Forge for his men to rest and refit. There were little to no supplies at Valley Forge. General Friedrich Von Steuben, implemented a new training regimen. (history.com) -
Battle of Princeton
General George Washington sent a small army under General Hugh Mercer to destroy a bridge. But Mercer's men were attacked by Redcoats, and Mercer was killed while fighting. When George Washington arrived, he was riding between the firing lines. The American rallied and broke through Mercer's lines. After they defeated the Redcoats, the Americans captured Princeton. -
Battles of Saratoga
The two Battles of Saratoga were considered the turning point of the war. On September 19, British General John Burgoyne achieved a small victory over the American troops. Although Burgoyne's troops strength had weakened, he attacked the American at Bemis Heights on October 7. The American won the battle and forced Burgoyne's troops to retreat. Burgoyne surrendered ten days later, after seeing the Burgoyne surrendered, the French government recognized the Americans as an ally. (history.com) -
Battle of Yorktown
General George Washington led an army of 4,000 men and General Lord Charles Cornwallis led the British army. Cornwallis chose Yorktown to be his base which is at the mouth of the Chesapeake. At the same time the French fleet commander was departing from St. Dominique for Chesapeake. Washington had Cornwallis surrounded and after three weeks of fighting Cornwallis surrendered. Cornwallis was to sick to attend but he officially surrendered on October 17, 1781, which ended the war. (history.com) -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed in Paris by Adams, Franklin, Jay, and Henry Laurens for the United States and Richard Oswald for Great Britain on November 30, 1782. The Treaty said that the french would have west of the Mississippi river and that Spain would get Florida again. -
Works Cited Cont.
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Works Cited
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/washington-leads-troops-into-winter-quarters-at-valley-forge
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-yorktown-begins
