Road to Independence

By 24cdunn

  • Paul Revere’s Ride

    Paul Revere rode through Boston to warm the colonists that the redcoats (British soldiers) were coming

  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles in the American revolution

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Actually fought on Breed’s hill, the British charged up the hill three times eventually taking it even though they sustained 1,000 casualties.

  • The Declaration of Independence

    The document that established our Independence from England was created and signed

  • Washington’s Crossing

    On the night of Christmas Eve, George Washington sneaked his army across the Delaware to go and fight the Hessians winning the first victory of the war

  • Battle of Saratoga

    Two battles, fought 18 days apart: the battle of Saratoga was a crucial turning point in the war for the patriots

  • Valley Forge

    It was the third winter camp for the continental army. It was extremely challenging and shows the tremendous perseverance of the army.

  • Battle of Yorktown

    In this battle the British army was destroyed and Cornwallis surrendered to Washington.