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Revolutionary War
The timespan of the American Revolution, which started with Lexington and Concord. -
Lexington and Concord part 1
The events at Lexington and Concord was one of the most significant events of the American Revolution because it showed that the colonists were willing to lay down their lives for the cause of freedom, even in the face of one of the most powerful countries in the world. After the battle, the colonies were officially at war. The battle was fought between the organized Redcoats and the “Rabble” of the colonists, with a surprising outcome. -
Lexington and Concord Part 2
On April 18th, 1775, a redcoat general, General Gage snuck out to destroy the weapons that the colonies had supposedly hid. Gage had his troops march 20 miles by night to Concord. A group of Minutemen, or American soldiers, banded in an unorganized defense of Lexington, a village on the road to Concord. It was at this area that the shot heard round the world was shot. -
Lexington and Concord part 3
The colonists lost this skirmish, but at Concord, they managed to hide the weapons, and stop the redcoats from invading. The significance of this is that the Americans showed that they were willing to fight and die for this new country, America. -
Declaration of Independence part 1
The signing of the Declaration of Independence was one of the most significant events of the American Revolution because it was the start of the the Revolution. After signing the Declaration of Independence, the colonies agreed to fight for their freedom. The writer, Thomas Jefferson, was one of America’s founding fathers, and amongst the 56 signers Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and others were founding fathers as well. -
Declaration of Independence part 2
On July 4, 1776, one by one, they all signed the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of a new nation, America. After this signing, the war began. The significance of this is that without the Declaration of Independence, the war would not begin, and the colonies would still be colonies today. And the war influenced other rebellions elsewhere, like in France, Germany, etc, so that was also influenced by the signing of the Declaration of Independence. -
The Turning Point part 1
The Battle of Saratoga was one of the most significant events in the American Revolution, because it was the turning point in the war. General Burgoyne of the British Army had sent his army on a slow, excruciating march from the Lake Champlain to the Hudson River through 24 miles of harsh wilderness. -
The Turning Point part 2
By the time Burgoyne’s army reached the Saratoga Springs, there were many militia there, and they beat back Burgoyne’s tired troops on October 17, 1777. After the Americans beat Burgoyne’s army, support came from France and Spain. The recruitment rate for the Continental Army also went up. -
The Turning Point part 3
Before this battle, the American cause had looked very hopeless, but after this battle, the Americans had shown that they could stand up to the British Army, and defeat them. -
The Final Battle Part 1
The Surrender at Yorktown were one of the most significant events during the American Revolution because it was the event that marked the Americans winning their rights, independence, and not to mention the war. The Surrender of Yorktown was the final time the American would fight for their rights, because they were now an independent country. -
The Final Battle Part 2
Although the document, The Treaty of Paris, was considered the “official” document for America's’ independence, the Surrender of Yorktown was the end of the war for many men, including George Washington. This showed the American’s determination, courage, and most of all spirit. The Surrender of Yorktown was the result of all the events that occurred before. -
The Final Battle Part 3
Be it the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, or the little skirmish that happened in Lexington and Concord.
This was the final battle, the elusive trap, the last stand for America’s independence, and the Americans won it. The Americans finally, through the many winters, and the months of retreating, won their home, America.
