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The American Revolution

By stephanycaraballo

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    Marquis de Lafayette
    Father was killed in Battle of Minden by the British. Joined American Revolution at the age of 19. Died on May 20th, 1834.

  • Lexington

    Lexington
    The battle of Lexington is important because it was when the Revolutionary war started. It was a very small fight.

  • Concord

    Concord
    Defeated British troops at thE North Bridge. Concord is a city.

  • Bunker Hill

    Bunker Hill
    William Howe was the commander of the British army. The battle of Bunker Hill mostly took place on Breeds Hill.

  • New York

    New York
    The British invaded New York. New York remained under the British control till 1783.

  • Trenton

    Trenton
    Took place in Trenton, New Jersey on Deleware River. Washington had 2,400 men from Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.

  • Saratoga

    Saratoga
    There was two battles of Saratoga. General Burgoyne influenced in this battle.

  • Philadelphia

    Philadelphia
    Hosted the First Continetial Congress. British Initiative.

  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge
    No battles was fought at Valley Forge. Often is called the birthplace of the American Army.

  • Yorktown

    Yorktown
    Took plave in Virginia. The Americans and French won the battle.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    The Great Britian and American colonies signed this treaty. Ended the American Revolution and saw the U.S. as an /independent nation.