Events of the American Revolution
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Battle of Trenton
Winter at Valley Forge
Treaty of Paris
Lexington and Concord
It was at the battle of Trenton that the Continental Army used the element of surprise to defeat the Hessians.
In the winter of 1777-1778, the Continental Army endured a tough winter at Valley Forge, waiting for promised French aid that never arrived, facing starvation and exposure.
England sent more troops to Boston to enforce the Coercive Acts. As the First Continental Congress prepared to defend, weapons were stored in Concord. On April 18, 1775, British soldiers rode from Boston to seize the weapons. Paul Revere and others warned the militia.
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 was used to officially end the American Revolution. In signing the treaty, the British recognized American independence. In addition to having independence without further conflict, the British signed over land from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River.
Sept-Oct, 1781
Sept, 1777
May, 1775
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1783
Dec 1777- June 1778
Dec, 1776
April, 1775
Second Continental Congress
Battle at Saratoga
Battle at Yorktown
Following the Attacks at Lexington and Concord, the Second Continental Congress met here. They decided on: 1. Drafting and signing the Declaration of Independence. 2.Signing the Articles of Confederation in order to establish a needed plan of government. 3. Appointing George Washington as the commander of the Continental Army.
The Battle at Saratoga was the turning point of the war for the Americans. This battle was the beginning of great success for the Americans. The British surrendered at the conclusion of the battle with a large number of their troops captured by the American forces.
The Battle of Yorktown ended as the final battle of the American Revolution. Thanks to the help of the French and French leaders such as the Marquis de Lafayette and Naval Commander Rochambeau, Washington and his men were able to defeat the British and force General Cornwallis to surrender.
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Attacks at Lexigton and Concord
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Second Continental Congress
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Battle of Trenton
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Battle of Saratoga
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Palace of Versailles
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Winter at Valley Forge
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Battle of Yorktown
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Boston
England has delivered more troops to Boston in order to enforce the Intolerable/Coercive Acts. As the First Continental Congress prepared for the need to defend themselves, weapons began to be collected and stored in Concord, Massachusetts. In the middle of the night on April 18, 1775, British "Redcoats" or "Regulars" rode out from Boston towards Concord planning to retrieve the store of weapons. Paul Revere and others caught word of the British plans and made their way out of Boston in order to warn the militiamen.
Mississippi River
Following the Treaty of Paris, 1783 the Mississippi River became the new boundary line of the United States of America. England signed over new territory in the Treaty of Paris, 1783 which became referred to as the Northwest Territory.
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Access the following website to learn about how the fight for independence is commemorated in different ways.
Palace of Versailles
Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson spent most of the American Revolution here meeting with the King of France and other important French officials in order to discuss the possibility of an alliance between the British and the French. Following the Battle of Saratoga, Benjamin Franklin was finally able to convince the French to ally with the Americans. The Battle of Saratoga showed that the Americans had the ability to defeat the British
Yorktown French Memeorial
This memorial is used to honor the extremely helpful assistance from the French which allowed the Americans to win the revolution and officially secure independence.
Battle of Trenton
It was at the battle of Trenton that the Continental Army used the element of surprise to defeat the Hessians.
Saratoga National Historical Park
The Battle at Saratoga was the turning point of the war for the Americans. This battle was the beginning of great success for the Americans. The British surrendered at the conclusion of the battle with a large number of their troops captured by the American forces.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
In the winter of 1777 through the spring of 1778 the Continental Army spent a very difficult few months in Valley Forge. Washington brought his troops to stay close the the capital of Philadelphia so that they could train during the winter months and wait for newly promised French aid to arrive in the spring. Washington had been promised food and supplies to get his army through the winter, but Congress did not actually have the money to back their promise. The army experienced deaths as a result of starvation and exposure, among other issues. George Washington worked day after day to attempt to protect as many lives as he could and help his men to survive through the winter.
Minute Man National Historical Park
The first shot fired in Lexington became known as the "shot heard round the world." The colonists were unsuccessful at stopping the British and began to be pushed back towards the arsenal at Concord. Access the below website for more information.
Washington Crossing the Deleware Monument
This is a monument to honor the bravery shown by the Continental Army in order to surprise their enemy, the Hessians, and secure an American victory.
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Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown ended as the final battle of the American Revolution. Thanks to the help of the French and French leaders such as the Marquis de Lafayette and Naval Commander Rochambeau, Washington and his men were able to defeat the British and force General Cornwallis to surrender.
Lexington
Despite their efforts to catch the colonists by surprise, the British were met on the road to Concord in Lexington, Massachusetts. On the morning of April 19, 1775, the British soldiers and the colonial militia found themselves facing each other on a "battlefield" in the center of the town.
Independence Hall
The delegates of the First and Second Continental Congresses met here. Following the Attacks at Lexington and Concord, the Second Continental Congress met to decide how to proceed on the issue of independence. The delegates agreed to three action items. First, drafting and signing the Declaration of Independence. Then, signing the Articles of Confederation in order to establish a needed plan of government. Finally, the delegates appointed George Washington as the commander of the Continental Army to prepare for future battles. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania would be used as the capitol of the newly formed United States for the remainder of the American Revolution, except for the time in which it was captured by the British. Access the website below for more information.
Treaty of Versailles- 1783
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 was used to officially end the American Revolution. In signing the treaty, the British recognized American independence. In addition to having independence without further conflict, the British signed over land from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River.
North Bridge
The colonists took their stand in Concord at the "North Bridge." While here, the colonists began to see success. Eventually the battle turned and the colonial militia was able to force the British soldiers back to Boston and secure what could be seen as an American victory. Access the website below for more information.
Concord
In Concord, a new group of militia, or "minutemen" were gathering and preparing to fight again.
Paul Revere Capture Site
Paul Revere's famous midnight ride came to an end at this spot which is now marked by a circle made out of stones. Revere committed treason and risked his life to warn the minutemen of the British governments' attempts to take away their arms. Revere was arrested by British "regulars" or soldiers and detained for questioning. Revere's horse was taken from him, but he was otherwise released unharmed within a few hours as the soldiers could not prove his wrongdoing.
Appalachian Mountains
Prior to the Treaty of Paris, 1783 the Appalachian Mountains were considered the boundary line of the newly formed United States. This is largely because of the Proclamation of 1763.
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Events of the American Revolution
Click on the interactive buttons to learn about the events of the American Revolution
TImeline
Click the dates to view the events of the American Revolution
Battle of Trenton
Winter at Valley Forge
Treaty of Paris
Lexington and Concord
It was at the battle of Trenton that the Continental Army used the element of surprise to defeat the Hessians.
In the winter of 1777-1778, the Continental Army endured a tough winter at Valley Forge, waiting for promised French aid that never arrived, facing starvation and exposure.
England sent more troops to Boston to enforce the Coercive Acts. As the First Continental Congress prepared to defend, weapons were stored in Concord. On April 18, 1775, British soldiers rode from Boston to seize the weapons. Paul Revere and others warned the militia.
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 was used to officially end the American Revolution. In signing the treaty, the British recognized American independence. In addition to having independence without further conflict, the British signed over land from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River.
Sept-Oct, 1781
Sept, 1777
May, 1775
+info
1783
Dec 1777- June 1778
Dec, 1776
April, 1775
Second Continental Congress
Battle at Saratoga
Battle at Yorktown
Following the Attacks at Lexington and Concord, the Second Continental Congress met here. They decided on: 1. Drafting and signing the Declaration of Independence. 2.Signing the Articles of Confederation in order to establish a needed plan of government. 3. Appointing George Washington as the commander of the Continental Army.
The Battle at Saratoga was the turning point of the war for the Americans. This battle was the beginning of great success for the Americans. The British surrendered at the conclusion of the battle with a large number of their troops captured by the American forces.
The Battle of Yorktown ended as the final battle of the American Revolution. Thanks to the help of the French and French leaders such as the Marquis de Lafayette and Naval Commander Rochambeau, Washington and his men were able to defeat the British and force General Cornwallis to surrender.
Home
Attacks at Lexigton and Concord
Home
Second Continental Congress
Home
Battle of Trenton
Home
Battle of Saratoga
Home
Palace of Versailles
Home
Winter at Valley Forge
Home
Battle of Yorktown
Home
Boston
England has delivered more troops to Boston in order to enforce the Intolerable/Coercive Acts. As the First Continental Congress prepared for the need to defend themselves, weapons began to be collected and stored in Concord, Massachusetts. In the middle of the night on April 18, 1775, British "Redcoats" or "Regulars" rode out from Boston towards Concord planning to retrieve the store of weapons. Paul Revere and others caught word of the British plans and made their way out of Boston in order to warn the militiamen.
Mississippi River
Following the Treaty of Paris, 1783 the Mississippi River became the new boundary line of the United States of America. England signed over new territory in the Treaty of Paris, 1783 which became referred to as the Northwest Territory.
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Access the following website to learn about how the fight for independence is commemorated in different ways.
Palace of Versailles
Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson spent most of the American Revolution here meeting with the King of France and other important French officials in order to discuss the possibility of an alliance between the British and the French. Following the Battle of Saratoga, Benjamin Franklin was finally able to convince the French to ally with the Americans. The Battle of Saratoga showed that the Americans had the ability to defeat the British
Yorktown French Memeorial
This memorial is used to honor the extremely helpful assistance from the French which allowed the Americans to win the revolution and officially secure independence.
Battle of Trenton
It was at the battle of Trenton that the Continental Army used the element of surprise to defeat the Hessians.
Saratoga National Historical Park
The Battle at Saratoga was the turning point of the war for the Americans. This battle was the beginning of great success for the Americans. The British surrendered at the conclusion of the battle with a large number of their troops captured by the American forces.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
In the winter of 1777 through the spring of 1778 the Continental Army spent a very difficult few months in Valley Forge. Washington brought his troops to stay close the the capital of Philadelphia so that they could train during the winter months and wait for newly promised French aid to arrive in the spring. Washington had been promised food and supplies to get his army through the winter, but Congress did not actually have the money to back their promise. The army experienced deaths as a result of starvation and exposure, among other issues. George Washington worked day after day to attempt to protect as many lives as he could and help his men to survive through the winter.
Minute Man National Historical Park
The first shot fired in Lexington became known as the "shot heard round the world." The colonists were unsuccessful at stopping the British and began to be pushed back towards the arsenal at Concord. Access the below website for more information.
Washington Crossing the Deleware Monument
This is a monument to honor the bravery shown by the Continental Army in order to surprise their enemy, the Hessians, and secure an American victory.
Use images in your presentation
- They help break the monotony
- They illustrate what you want to convey
- They are a support to add additional info
If you want to provide additional information or develop the content in more detail, you can do so through your oral presentation. We recommend that you train your voice and practice: the best improvisation is always the most prepared! Disciplines such as Visual Thinking facilitate taking visually rich notes through the use of images, graphics, infographics, and simple drawings. Go for it!Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown ended as the final battle of the American Revolution. Thanks to the help of the French and French leaders such as the Marquis de Lafayette and Naval Commander Rochambeau, Washington and his men were able to defeat the British and force General Cornwallis to surrender.
Lexington
Despite their efforts to catch the colonists by surprise, the British were met on the road to Concord in Lexington, Massachusetts. On the morning of April 19, 1775, the British soldiers and the colonial militia found themselves facing each other on a "battlefield" in the center of the town.
Independence Hall
The delegates of the First and Second Continental Congresses met here. Following the Attacks at Lexington and Concord, the Second Continental Congress met to decide how to proceed on the issue of independence. The delegates agreed to three action items. First, drafting and signing the Declaration of Independence. Then, signing the Articles of Confederation in order to establish a needed plan of government. Finally, the delegates appointed George Washington as the commander of the Continental Army to prepare for future battles. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania would be used as the capitol of the newly formed United States for the remainder of the American Revolution, except for the time in which it was captured by the British. Access the website below for more information.
Treaty of Versailles- 1783
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 was used to officially end the American Revolution. In signing the treaty, the British recognized American independence. In addition to having independence without further conflict, the British signed over land from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River.
North Bridge
The colonists took their stand in Concord at the "North Bridge." While here, the colonists began to see success. Eventually the battle turned and the colonial militia was able to force the British soldiers back to Boston and secure what could be seen as an American victory. Access the website below for more information.
Concord
In Concord, a new group of militia, or "minutemen" were gathering and preparing to fight again.
Paul Revere Capture Site
Paul Revere's famous midnight ride came to an end at this spot which is now marked by a circle made out of stones. Revere committed treason and risked his life to warn the minutemen of the British governments' attempts to take away their arms. Revere was arrested by British "regulars" or soldiers and detained for questioning. Revere's horse was taken from him, but he was otherwise released unharmed within a few hours as the soldiers could not prove his wrongdoing.
Appalachian Mountains
Prior to the Treaty of Paris, 1783 the Appalachian Mountains were considered the boundary line of the newly formed United States. This is largely because of the Proclamation of 1763.