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THe Battle of Lexington and Concord: The Spark
On that day, the red coats marched to Concord to seize the militia's arms. However, Paul Revere rode ahead, and and warned the minutemen to be prepared. This event started the Revolutionary War. thebritisharecoming Puppies. -
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The Revolutionary War
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The Battle of Bunker Hill: The First Fight
When the colonists discovered that the Britsh were planning to camp in the hills outside Boston, the Milita went to Breed's Hill and built a fort. The colonists lost the battle, but they inflicted severe casualties to the British, and strenghthened them. thebattleofbreedshill Kittens -
Saratoga Continued
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Turning Point: The Battle of Saratoga
The Britsh captured Fort Ticonderoga very easily, and overconfidently attscked the next fort, despite their weakened state. The British were then forced to surrender. This was the turning point because this was one of the first battles to be one, and they convinced the French to support them. thebritishcanonlybeatpencils Baby Seals <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-saratoga"></a> -
Goverment: The Articles of Confederation
The colonies felt like they needed a more unified goverment, so they created the Articles of Confederation. It set up the goverment so that the states had the majority of the power, and there were no tax raises, or armies. However, this kind of government was to weak to maintain itself, and was later replaced by the Constitiution. thebritishsuck Bear cubs. -
Valley Forge Continued
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Valley Forge: THe Lowest Point
After the Coninental troops suffered devastating defeats, they set up cam in Valley Forge. However, the winter was very harsh and many died of disease. But Washington had to keep them there becuause they only had 6 months left to serve. But many of them were deserting, and they were greatly weakened. That is when The American Crisis by Thomas Paine was published braceyourselfthediseaseiscoming M -
Yorktown Continued
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The Final Confrontation: The Battle of Yorktown
The Continental Ary had been having a lot of luck, and layed seize on Yorktown. The British General Cornwallis lead those troops. Yorktown was bombarded by artillary for 3 straight weeks until they surrendered. cornwalliscaughtacold Meow -
Resolution: The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris signified the end of the Revolutionary War. It ensured that Britain accepted the colonies new independance, and establised borders. notcolonies Mewoe
