Timeline: American Revolution

Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

Significance/Importance of Battle:

Lexington & Concord

Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the Revolution. They are commonly referred to as "the shot heard around the world."

Apr1775

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Outcome of the Congress:

Second Continental Congress

The Secon Continental congress was the acting government at the time. It selected George Washington to be the leader of the Continental army.

May 1777

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Impact of the Role of Women & Republican Motherhood:

Remember the Ladies

Women were called upon to teach republican values within the family. This allowed women to be more politically active.

Mar 1776

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Significance of the Declaration of Independence:

Declaration of Independence

The declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, and it detailed the colonies complaints about King George III, as well as declaring the colonist's independence.

July 4, 1776

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Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

"The Crisis"

Impact of The Crisis:

The Crisis was a message by Thomas Paine to the people, urging them to support the troops, as people were currently not re-enlisting.

Dec 1776

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Battle of Saratoga

Significance of the Battle of Saratoga:

Saratoga was the turning point of the revolution. It was the greatest victory for American forces and it convinced the Spanish and French to support the war.

Oct 1777

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Valley Forge

Significance of Valley Forge:

At valley forge soldiers lacked food, clothing, and suffered from a cold, harsh winter. Baron Von Struben and Marquis de Lafayette helped George Washington train his troops.

Dec 1777

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Significance of the Battle of Yorktown:

Battle of Yorktown

The Battle of Yorktown secured the American victory of the Revolutionary War. The British surrenderd on October 1781.

Oct 1781

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Explain what America gains:

Treaty of Paris, 1783

The boundaries of the United States extended west of the Mississippi River, border Canada in the north and Spanish Florida in the south

1783

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