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Misnamed Battle (2)
The Battle of Bunker Hill was important, due to fact that it was one of the first battles of The American Revolution. The militiamen and Israel Putnam turned two hills -- Bunker Hill and Breed’s Hill-- into forts on June 16, 1775. William Howe, a British general, commanded the redcoats to fight immediately. 2,000 british troops started climbing the hill. Putnam ordered his men to shoot, only when the British troops were a couple of feet away, did the militiamen fire. -
Misnamed Battle Part 2
The British retreated, but attacked again. The colonists pushed the British troops back again, but on the 3rd time, it was the Americans that retreated. The Americans had to pullback due to the fact they ran out of gunpowder. This battle actually took place on Breed’s Hill, but in the confusion it was misnamed. More than 1,500 troops were killed during this bloody battle, which was the beginning of the war, even though there had been a couple in Lexington and Concord. -
Inspiring Words (4)
Although it was just some words on a pamphlet, The Crisis changed the history of the world because it “heartened” the American soldiers and led them to a victory in one of the most important battles in the world. On August 27, 1776, the Americans and the British fought a strong battle in New York. After the hopeless defeat in the battle in New York, both sides believed the war was over. -
Inspiring Words Part 2
The British stopped their attack, and thousands of rebels signed a “peace” statement to the king, in order to pardon themselves from their “disobedience”. George Washington was desperate, and in order to continue the war, he had to do something quickly. After reading Thomas Paine’s new pamphlet, The Crisis, George Washington felt very inspired, and he ordered it to be read to his remaining troops. -
Inspiring Words Part 4
Even with worn-out shoes, the American soldiers, strengthened by Paine’s encouraging words, continue to march through the harsh snow and the sharp rocks and ice. Finally, the army reaches Trenton, and pulls off an unexpected victory that changes the tide of the American Revolution. Without The Crisis, the men would never have made it across the Delaware River, and the war would have been lost. -
Inspiring Words Part 3
The Crisis gave the soldiers the message that during this terrible time, many people will shrink away because they fear that they will die, but those who stand and fight will be honored by their country forever. The British are winning the war, and George Washington makes a risky move by crossing the deathly cold Delaware River to attack the Hessians in Trenton. -
Victory or Death (1)
The Battle in Trenton was one of the most important events, for the Americans had nothing left, including hope, until this point. At this point all hope and thought of liberty and freedom was returned. Washington and his troops crossed the frozen Delaware River at night on December 25, 1776. In Trenton, New Jersey the Hessians were sleeping after a Christmas celebration when the Americans arrived. -
Victory or Death Part 2
The Hessians didn’t think the Americans would attack and left their guard down. They were caught by surprise at the Americans’ arrival and they had to surrender. Washington had 868 prisoners from this battle, alone. This battle showed General Howe that the fight wasn’t over and he would have to do more than capturing a couple of towns. -
Hope Renewed (3)
The Battle of Saratoga was one of the most significant during the American Revolution because this battle was the great turning point to the Americans for defeating the British troops. On October 17,1776, Gentleman Johnny accepted defeat after the militias surrounded and fought Burgoyne’s troops. The surrender proved that even with the challenges and the hopelessness that the Americans went through, they were still able to stand up to the British army and win. -
Hope Renewed Part 2
In addition, France later came into the war as an ally of the United States. The French government sent supplies such as money weapons and troops to help them. Also, Spain later came into the war against Britain. This marked the great turning point for the Americans.
