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The battle of lexington and concord
The first battle of the american revolution. The battle was faught in Lexington after the patriots got word that the british were after their weapons in concord. It is known as the shot heard round the world. -
Battle of Bunker hill
A two day battle fought on Breed's Hill. It was an American win and in order to save amunition they were told not to "shoot until you could see the whites of there eyes." -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine Wrote his widely popular article "Common Sense" and it was published on this day. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Turning point of the American Revolution. Before Saratoga everyone believed America was sure to be defeated. -
Valley Forge
George Washington and his troops were encamped at valley forge for a long and terrible winter until June 1778. -
The French Enter the War
After the Battle of Saratoga, Congress decided to seek French support in the war. France wanted to get revenge on Britain for the defeat in the French and Indian War. They also wanted to ensure that Britain and America don't resolve their differences. -
The Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was a major victory for the British in the Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War.After the British lose at Saratoga in 1777 and French joined the war the British decided to renew a "southern strategy" to win back their rebellious North American colonies. -
Articles of Confederation
Document detailing form of government taken after the Revolutionary War. The focus was on state governments, which had tremendous power. untimatly led to the constintuional convention. -
Battle of Yorktown
General Cornwalis Goes to Yorktown only to discover he is surrounded on land by the Americans and in the sea by the French. The last battle of the Revolutionary war, American Victory. -
The Treaty of Paris
Ended the american revolution and gave a generous amount of land to America.
