Road to Independence

By Roxlorox

  • Paul Revere's Ride

    Written by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that helps us remember what the American Patriot did for us.

  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    This is what started the Revolutionary war because tensions were high between the Americas and Great Britain.

  • Battle of Bunker hill

    This is the battle where the British won in Massachusetts, though the Americans did lose they made the enemy suffer multiple casualties.

  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence was when Congress approved of the text, it wasn't signed until August 2nd.

  • Washington's Crossing of the Delaware

    Washington's plan on Christmas gave them the miracle of a victory by using the element of surprise.

  • Battle of Saratoga

    British General John Burgoyne was going to meet 2 other British forces with him but they never came. He had to fight two small battles against the Americans. Each one was a defeat.

  • Valley Forge

    A winter quarters where troops stayed before they went to Philadelphia. Many died from disease.

  • Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown is when French and American troops form allies to take down the British.