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(2) The Signing of the Declaration of Independence Part II
these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Then on July 4th, the delegates approved the final version of the Declaration of Independence, then one by one signed it, pledging to independence with their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor. So now to this day we celebrate Independence Day, to celebrate us breaking away from the British and -
(2) The Signing of the Declaration of Independence Part III
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(2) The Signing of the Declaration of Independence Part I
The signing of the Declaration of Independence was one of the most important events in America because it’s proof that everyone is equal and is born with unalienable rights. The book “Common Sense” helped with the idea of independence in America. This book helped convince colonists to support independence. The task for drafting the declaration was given to Thomas Jefferson. Even though he did not speak much and was shy, he spoke brilliantly when writing. Jefferson’s eloquent words were, “We hold -
(4) The Battle of Hope: Crossing the Delaware/ Battle of Trenton
Crossing the Delaware and the Battle of Trenton were some of the most important events during the American Revolution, because it gave the Patriots hope and let them know that their case was no a lost cause. Before the victory at Trenton, the soldiers thought that the Americans had no chance whatsoever at attaining victory. Right before the battle, Washington told his troops that the password would be, "Victory or Death." -
(4) The Battle of Hope: Crossing the Delaware/ Battle of Trenton Part II
This meant that if this battle wasn't won, the Americans would have no shot at beating Britain. During thre battle, had next to no weapons or supplise. Even with these hardships, because of the American's patriotism, the British lost. After the victory on December 25, 1776, Washington got 1168 more men. It also showed the British that this revolution wasn't a useless attempt at freedom on the Patriots part. -
(4) The Battle of Hope: Crossing the Delaware/ Battle of Trenton Part III
More soldiers came to fight against the British troops because of the hope from the victory of the battle. The Battle of Trenton motivated the Americans to try harder, resulting in the Patriots getting their liberty by winning the Revolutionary War. -
(3) The Stand of Freedom and Equality
The Battle of Saratoga was one of the most significant events in the American Revolution because it was the major turning point in the war. As the continental Army struggled with shortages of food, uniforms, soldiers, and money, their hopes were strong enough to keep fighting. This gave them the power to gain victory that changed the perspective of how the rest of the world saw the colonists. -
(3) The Stand of Freedom and Equality
rest of the world saw the colonists. Before, they were ragged, weak beggars that didn’t stand a chance against Britain’s impenetrable forces that were well-trained and had an abundance of supplies and soldiers. They prove that not only could they stand up to the British with words, but the Americans could defeat their army with bravery as well. The victory of the Battle of Saratoga gave them hope, courage, and also two important allies that led them to complete victory: the French and Spanish. -
(1) The Surrender at Yorktown
The event of "The Surrender at Yorktown" was an important turning point because it was when the British were beaten at last. General Cornwallis was in charge at this point. The British realized that the Carolinas were not theirs after all and were beaten back by guerrillas, soldiers who did not participate in a regular army, but, operated on their own. The British were chased through the swamp areas of the Carolinas and Virginia. -
(1) Surrender at Yorktown Part 2
The patriots took after from here after the guerrillas chased the British and vanished into the swamps like foxes. General Washington sent General Nathaniel Greene to deal with the British. General Greene's army was not big enough to face the Britsh in one major battle so he made a plan that involved chasing the British. He wrote his strategy as being, "We fight,get beat, rise, and fight again." The plan succeeded, and the patriots had the British driven into Yorktown, Virginia. -
(1) Surrender at Yorktown Part 3
Meanwhile, General Washingtonhad plans of his own. France had sent 5,000 troops and 29 French ships were supposed to arrive soon with 3,000 more troops. Using this information, he set of to Yorktown. He and his army secretly set siege on the city, their owncity to get rid of the British once and for all. The warships arrived and cut of Chesapeake Bay from the rest of the world which is cutting of the British reinforcements. Finally, the patriots opened fire on Yorktown. -
(1) Surrender at Yorktown Part 4
As the city was being destroyed around him, General Cornwallis came to a final decision to surrender. The troops went out of town to lay down their arms. This event is very important because this was the victorious war that the patriots won that forced Britain, the power house of the world, to surrender to them, the used to be servants of Britain.
