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The Batttle At Lexington And Concord (Part 1)
The battle at Lexington and Concord was the most significant turning point of the American Revolution because the fight of ideas between the British and the colonists now became a war. In the times before the battle at Lexington and Concord, even though the colonists had many heated debates and arguments about the struggle for freedom, there was no war. -
The Battle At Lexington and Concord (Part 2)
When they disagreed with Britain's actions, the colonists would protest, send letters to King George, and boycott, but they never fought against the British soldiers. Not only was the Battle of Lexington and Concord a physical struggle, it was also a huge turning point in the minds of both the British and the colonists, because the battle signified that the colonists were willing to die for their rights, and that the war had officially begun. -
The Battle At Lexington and Concord
The colonists' victory at the battle also proved to the British that the colonists, ordinary people like farmers, merchants, workers, and housewives, were much harder to defeat in battle because they were never willing to surrender. An example of this would be that the Minutemen at Concord always stood their ground and fired until the British were running away in panic. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence (Part 1)
A little while after the British left Boston, 33-year old Thomas Jefferson was appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress. Jefferson task included an explanation as to why the colonies were choosing to be a separate region from Britain . His descriptions were simple but outspoken and impactful. Jefferson included some of the king’s abuses and crimes, and stated “These United Colonies are and of right to be free, independent states”. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence (Part 2)
The Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia on July 1, 1776 to discuss possibilities of independence. The next day, the final decision was made. Twelve out of thirteen colonies had voted for Independence. July 4 brought the final approval of the Declaration. Each delegate stood up to sign. They performed a serious pledge to support Independence. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence (Part 3)
This is an important event in American history for many reasons. The signing of the Declaration brought on a new feeling of hope and determination to the colonists, and an urgency to make that final break from Britain. It caused colonists and rebels alike to stand up for what they believed in, and to fight for their country. No matter who you were or what you stood for, the signing of the Declaration was an impactful event that changed lives forever. -
Washington Crosses the Deleware River (Part 1)
During the lat December 25, 1776 (Christmas) General George Washington and his troops sailed boats to cross the icy Delaware River. At the shore of New Jersey Washington gave his men a password for the long night mach which said “ Victory or Death”. This challenge to the American, sailing in the middle of the winter made them chill as it felt like they where in heaven. Even the guns fire were to wet to be used but the great general Washington replied, “ use the bayonets”, and never gave up. -
Washington Crosses the Deleware River (Part 2)
They reached Trenton and saw Hessian happily sleeping after the Christmas party. They where in great surprise, so the mercenaries surrendered. All 868 prisoners Washington took survived without losing any men. A week later they got another 300 British troops in Princeton, New Jersey. It sent a message to Howe that it would take pardon to win. The victory of the American has electrified the Patriots. -
The Surrender At Yorktown (Part 1)
The British surrender at Yorktown was one of the most important events of the American Revolution, because this was when the Americans truly won the war.
After Washington sent General Greene and his army to slow down the British, Lord Cornwallis and his army became worn out with the continuous chasing. In April of 1781, the British army retired to Yorktown, Virginia. There, Washington planned to set a deadly trap that would win him the war. -
The surrender At Yorktown (Part 2)
France sent 5,000 troops to join Washington’s army on land. Together, the two armies surrounded Yorktown. The French warships sealed off the entrance to Chesapeake Bay (the bay near Yorktown), thus blocking the British from any help from their navy. On October 6, 1781, the Americans and the French opened fire on Yorktown. Without any help from the navy, Cornwallis had no choice but to surrender on October 19. His army of 8,000 troops finally laid down their arms. -
The Surrender At Yorktown (Part 3)
This was one of the most important events of the revolution, because it basically symbolized the end of the war. Although King George did not accept defeat for several more months, the prime minister and the British public gave up all hope. They had no more support for the war, so King George had no choice but to give in. The Americans were thrilled that they finally had won their freedom.
