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Patrick Henrys "Give me liberty of give me death"
This speech, given by Patrick Henry is an act of leadership because he convinces the American soldiers to go on forth in the war and fight and not give up, and it shows that Patrick Henry has a sense of direction as giving the speech, it shifts the war in a major way because it also shows momentum -
Battle of Concord
This battle changes the nature of the war, because during this battle the Americans introduce the British to guerilla warfare, which is very hard to defeat so the Americans find a way to benefit them during the war -
Siege of Boston
This battle was a change in nature, it signifies that the Americans had enough strength and fortitude for what they believed in. -
Battle of Lexington
This battle was a major turning point for the Americans. It changed momentum, because it was the initial step to America becoming a free country -
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Timeline of American Revolution
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George Washington takes control
This is an act of leadership, because on this date George Washington is named Commander in Chief by the Continental Congress -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle was a change in momentum, doing so it boosted the armies moral because although they lost the battle, the continental army proved that they could hold off the most powerful force in the world for 2 out of 3 battles. -
George Washington assumes
This is another act of leadership, because during this time George Washington was already Commander in Chief, but also on this date the Continental Congress appointed him with the command of the Continental Army that they had formed. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle is an alliance example, because it was a crucial victory against the British and it also convinced the French to enter the war as an ally of the Americans which is an advantage, and fight against the British
