American revolution by

Lexington and Concord

poestreich2029 — 2025-02-26 14:13:25 UTC

The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first stand off of the Continental Militia. This event is important because it is what many historians say caused the American revolution as a whole.

Second Continental Congress

poestreich2029 — 2025-02-26 14:41:52 UTC

The meeting was to discuss how they should react to Lexington and Concord. It was important because this is when they decided to rebel.

Battle of Bunker Hill

poestreich2029 — 2025-02-26 14:48:51 UTC

The Battle of Bunker hill was an offensive battle from the British and was the first major battle of the revolutionary war. It was important because it was the first of many battles to come.

American Independance

poestreich2029 — 2025-02-26 21:36:52 UTC

The declaration of Independance was started on this day. This is important because without the declaration of Independance we might still be governed by England.

Battle of Long Island

poestreich2029 — 2025-02-26 21:40:47 UTC

The Battle of Long Island was a battle wagged in retaliation of the declaration of Independance. This is important because it was a decisive victory by the British capturing New York harbour for the rest of the war.

Washington Crosses the Delaware

poestreich2029 — 2025-02-26 21:45:10 UTC

Washington crossed the Delaware in the middle of winter because he wanted to surprise a garisson of roughly 1,400 hessian troops. This is important because it was a low point in the Battle for Independance and the attack was a huge success for the new nation.

Battle of Saratoga

poestreich2029 — 2025-02-26 21:48:21 UTC

The Battle of Saratoga was a string of attacks conducted by the continental troops on British troops. This is important because it gave the French enough confidence in the new nation to become an ally.

Alliance with France

poestreich2029 — 2025-02-26 21:51:26 UTC

The Alliance with France was a treaty signed by both sides agreeing to help one another in combat. This was important because it gave the continental army enough supplies to push through and win the war in the end.

Battle of Yorktown

poestreich2029 — 2025-02-26 21:54:48 UTC

The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the revolutionary war and it sealed the fate for the British. This is important because when the Battle of Yorktown ended all British troops were pushed off of the colonies.

Treaty of Paris

poestreich2029 — 2025-02-26 21:58:29 UTC

The Treaty of Paris is a peace treaty between the Americans and the British claiming the Americans Independance. This is important because it meant American freedom was ensured.