Location: Boston, Lexington, and Concord

Recap in your own words: The British were looking for the arsenal that the colonists had somewhere hidden. British and colonists fought in Lexington first with the colonial militia. In Lexington the "shot heard round the world" was shot. This shot is called this because it created a domino effect all around the world. Then they fought in Concord. The colonists had blocked the bridge here which gave them some time to recruit more people to fight. Then minutemen followed/chased the British back to Boston. The British retreated because they were outnumbered.

Who won and why: The British won the battle of Lexington and the Colonists won the battle of Concord because the British were outnumbered.

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Recap in your own words: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson drafted the declaration of independence. The declaration of Independence was created to declare that the colonists no longer wanted to be part of the British empire. They wanted to be their own government now. Some things included in the document were that people had the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It also states that all man are created equal.

Who won and why: The colonists technically won here since they were the ones declaring their independence.

Location: Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights

Recap in your own words: The British separated into groups and wanted to take over the water way so the French and Colonists couldn't use it against them. This is the turning point of the war because the French stepped in to help with ships and men. Since the British did not have a good messaging system their back up men could not come in fast enough. French helped the colonists defeat the British.

Who won and why: The British Soldiers surrendered to the colonists so the colonists won and they gained control to the Northern Colonies.

Location: Pennsylvania

Recap in your own words: ( NOT A BATTLE) Soldiers, French and colonists, were now training together which was a little strange since they fought against each other in the French and Indian War. 12 soldiers were kept in one fort/barrack. It was very cold in the mountains and there were not good hygiene regulations. Many died because of diseases.

Who won and why: No one won here since its not a battle and everyone was living in poor conditions.

Location: Virginia

Recap in your own words:
Morale was low on the colonial side because France had to cut off aid, the colonists had big southern losses, there growing concerns of mutiny, and soldiers were not getting paid. Commander Cornwallis kept disregarding Clinton's orders which made Clinton not so confident about winning at Virginia. The British had full control of the water but little did they know that the French were going to take over Chesapeake Bay. The French won this sea battle and the British retreated. Small forts were place in Yorktown by the British so it would be harder for the colonists to reach them. The colonists bombarded the British day and night not allowing them to rebuild their defenses. The colonists overwhelmed the British and won.

Who won and why: The colonists won because the British commandeer Cornwallis had surrendered.