ARROWS TIMELINE

Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

Significance/Importance of Battle:

Lexington & Concord

The battles of Lexington and concord were the first battles of the American revolution. In lexington, British were going to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock and in Concord, British marched there to destroy weapons and amunition that the malitia was storing. Theses battles encuraged people to support the cause on independence

Apr1775

Outcome of the Congress:

Second Continental Congress

The second continental congress was in 1775 in Philidelphia. One purpose of the meeting was to form the continetal army and George Washington was selected leader due to his expierence of fighting in the french and Indian war. Thier job was to manage the war effort and work twoards independence.

May 1777

Impact of the Role of Women & Republican Motherhood:

Remember the Ladies

The role of women was to stay home and take care of children or the house. Throught the revolition womans roles started to change and they became involved socialy and politicaly. Republican motherhood is when womes were called to teach republican values to thier fmaily which plated a role in the value they had.

Mar 1776

Significance of the Declaration of Independence:

Declaration of Independence

The declaration of Independence was creatd in 1776 and the primary author of it was Thomas Jefferson. This document was significant becasue it summarized motives for gaining indepence and a desire for natural rigts. The Declaration of Independence also listed grievences agians King George III.

July 4, 1776

Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

"The Crisis"

Impact of The Crisis:

The crisis was a message to the American people from Thomas paine to support our troops. He emphasized what the troops were dealing with and the idea that the British were unjust. This Persuaded Americans to support the revolution.

Dec 1776

Battle of Saratoga

Significance of the Battle of Saratoga:

The battle of saratoga was a turning point of the American Revlolution. Becasue of Britains late arival they were out numbered and the battle was a major victory for American forces. The french and Spanish were pursuaded to support Americas fight for independence

Oct 1777

Valley Forge

Significance of Valley Forge:

In December, 1777, Washington settled troops at Valley Forge for winter. The soilders suffered due to shortages of food and supplies as well as diesease. Baron Von Steuben and Marquis de Lafyette from Germany and France trained these troops

Dec 1777

Significance of the Battle of Yorktown:

Battle of Yorktown

In september 1781, Washington and Fr. Gen. Jean Rochambeau took land forces to Virgina and trapped Brit. Gen. Lord Charles Corwallis In Yorktown. This was a important victory that gave Americans thier indepence form England. The battle of Yorktown forced the British to surrender in Oct. 1781

Oct 1781

Explain what America gains:

Treaty of Paris, 1783

From the Treaty of Paris America gained Independence and more rights. America was recieved fishing rightsand get back the slaves that the Brititsh captured. Us bounderies were extended and nations were inspired to gain thier own independence

1783