-
The battle of Bunker Hill, was an early revolutionary War clash, the colonial forces, led by Colonel William Prescott, held the two first British assault and in third assault retrieving for low ammunition, this led the British winning the battle, but they have over 1000 casualties. This battle was important to the American revolution because this shows that the colonies could stand against the powerful British military. -
In the Battle of Lexington and Concord was when British troops marched to seize colonial weapons stored in Concord. At Lexington there was a group of militia that faced the enemy. The British continued to advance, they found as much as they expected, another group of militia attacked the British retrieved. The colonial militias won that battle. In the part of the militias were Captain John Parker, Paul Revere, william Dawes, and Samuel Prescott. The British has Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith. -
The Paul Revere road was the preparation of the American Revolutionary war. Paul rode from Boston towards Lexington to warn that the British troops were marching to seize arms at Concord. He rode through town spreading the alarm and warm Samuel Adams and John Hancock. -
The Declaration of Independence, was the American colonies separating from Britain, and from the king's unfair ruling. The main Author of the Declaration of Independence was Thomas Jefferson, and the committee of five were, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston. It was an important event because it clearly states why the 13 states were fighting against Britain. -
The American Crisis was a series of pamphlets written by Thomas Paine, these pamphlets were made to encourage American soldiers and citizens, during the American Revolution war. It was important for the American revolutionary war, because it helped the people and soldiers to keep having a big encouragement in one of the darkest moments. -
The Crossing of the Delaware River was a surprise attack on German soldiers that were fighting for Britain in Trenton. General George Washington led the continental Army across the Delaware River. The outcome of the surprise attack was, with the Americans winning and capturing around 900 German soldiers. -
In the Battle of Trenton was a surprise attack from part of General George Washington, to German soldiers that were sided with Britain. The Americans surrounded them quickly and won the battle in less than 2 hours. It was the first battle won after months of defeats. It boosted morale making the soldiers to keep fighting. -
The Battle of Philadelphia were battle that decided which side took Philadelphia. Washington was the General that led the forces to take back the territory. In the last fight Washington stopped the British from getting more supplies ledding, that led to the win of the battle. It was important because the British didn't decisively blow to Philadelphia, and the Continental Army survived, making the American morals go up. -
The Battles of Saratoga, which were fought in New York, was one important victory to the Americans. The British general John Burgoyne tried to cut off New England, but lost to the American forces that were led by General Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. It was an important event, because it was a tuning point in the American Revolution war, it show that world that the Americans could defeat the British. -
The winter at Valley forge was a harsh and deadly time for the Gorge Washington army, with multiple soldiers suffering from hunger, cold, and disease. Despite the suffering the army did not give up, and with the help of Baron Friedrich von Steuben they trained discipline, drills, and tactics. -
The Americans and French forces surrounded General Lord Cornwallis, and the British army at Yorktown. With the French blocking any escape Cornwallis was forced to surrender. It was an important event in the American war, because it was the last big battle and after that the British realized that they could not win the war. -
The Treaty of Paris, was an agreement that officially ended the American Revolutionary war. In the treaty, Great Britain recognized the Independence of the United States. The people that were involved were Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay from the United States. From Britain was David Hartley who represented king George III.