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Paul Revers was a man who became famous for his "midnight ride". The famous "midnight Ride" was Paul Revers warning the colonial Militias that the British troops were on their way before the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Revers help mobilize colonial militia and would contribute to the start of the war and American independence. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War where the American colonials came victorious. The Battles of Lexington and Concord involved British Regulars under Lieutenant and Colonel Francis Smith and American Patriots. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill involved The British forces led by Major General William Howe and New England forces that were lead by Colonel William Prescott and General Israel Putnam.
Colonial forces placed defenses near Boston, but after 3 constant British attacks,the British took the high ground and won .
The Battle of Bunker Hill significantly boosted Americas morale and it proved colonial forces could stand up to the British army. -
The Declaration of Independence was about how the thirteen American colonies were able to officially declare their separation from Great Britain and asserting their right to self-governance where there was liberty, equality, and individual rights.Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston was all involved in the creation of the Declaration of Independence. -
“The American Crisis” is a series of 13 pamphlets written during the American Revolutionary War that was written by Thomas Paine. Because of Thomas Paine’s writing of “The American Crisis” America's morals boosted significantly and it renewed commitment to the fight for independence. It inspired and motivated the Continental Army and helped American people during the darkest times during the Revolutionary War. -
Crossing of the Delaware River is were George Washington led the Continental Army across Delaware River during a treacherous winter storm for a surprise attack on hessian troops.It boosted morale and increased enlistments in the Continental Army. The Crossing of the Delaware River demonstrated George Washington's leadership and also helped save the American Revolution from collapse. -
The Battle of Trenton is about how General George Washington's army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton after crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm. Because of the Battle of Trenton it dramatically boosted morale for George Washington's struggling army. It also secured crucial supplies and managed to convince soldiers to re-enlist. The Battle of Trenton was between the Continental Army and the British-hired Hessian mercenary troops. -
The Battle of Philadelphia was a major British military operation during the American Revolutionary War so they could capture the American capital. The British forces were led by General Sir William Howe and the American Continental Army was led by General George Washington. Because of The Battle of Philadelphia it led to a British occupation of the city and the control of the Delaware River. -
Because of The Battles of Saratoga the American came victorious and secured a crucial military alliance with France.The American Continental Army and the British Army were involved in Battles of Saratoga. The American Continental Army was led by General Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold,the British were by General John Burgoyne. -
The Winter at Valley Forge was a turning point in the American Revolution where the Continental Army became a disciplined, professional fighting force through extensive training under Baron von Steuben. It involved many of the Continental Army, including soldiers, officers, and their families, as well as civilians, because of this they had to endure extreme hardships and diseases. -
During The Battle of Yorktown George Washington managed to combine American and French forces which later led to the defeated of Lord Cornwallis's British army in Virginia .Because of the battle it lead to the American Revolutionary war to come to an end. -
Without The Treaty of Paris the American Revolutionary war would not be officially over and the U.S being recognized as free and an independent nation.The Treaty of Paris has been signed many times to end different conflicts. But it is known for the United States, Great Britain,France,and Spain being involved in the treaty. Because of the treaty it ended the 1763 treaty of the French and Indian War, giving Great Britain vast North American territories from France.