ARROWS TIMELINE

Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

Significance/Importance of Battle:

Lexington & Concord

The fight for independence begins with the battles of Lexington and Concord, aka the "shot heard round the world", where the British wanted to ambush the patriots to arrest leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Although the colonial milita lost the battle they celeberated being able to hold their own against the worlds most powerful army.

Apr1775

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Outcome of the Congress:

Second Continental Congress

The second continetal congress was the acting government, and while many delegates were afraid of seperation and sent the Olive branch petition to the king he denyed them peace and reconciliation. Washington was selected as the leader of the continetal army due to his experince with the french and indian war.

May 1777

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Impact of the Role of Women & Republican Motherhood:

Remember the Ladies

John Adams wife, Abigail Adams, advocated for womens rights and eqaul suffarge, while women gained more rols in society and politics, thats all theyr ecieved from the men. Women also were apart of republican motherhood where they taught repuclican values within the houseold grqnating women new importance in american politcial culture.

Mar 1776

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Significance of the Declaration of Independence:

Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence where they listed the colonial grievances against the king. The colonists wnated indepencedence because their natrual rights were violated.

July 4, 1776

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Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

"The Crisis"

Impact of The Crisis:

The crisis was the question of who will fight the war as Thomas Paines message to the american people was to support the troops. The soldiers in the revoultion had short enlistments and would not reeninliste making a shortage of troops.

Dec 1776

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Battle of Saratoga

Significance of the Battle of Saratoga:

The battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the revolution. France was persuaded by this battle to join in and support the patriots in gaining independence.

Oct 1777

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Valley Forge

Significance of Valley Forge:

General Washongton had troops settle at Valley forge for the winter. 1/5 of the soldiers died due to the harsh geographics.

Dec 1777

Significance of the Battle of Yorktown:

Battle of Yorktown

Was the key victory that won the patriots thier indepencde. The French forced the British to surrender.

Oct 1781

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Explain what America gains:

Treaty of Paris, 1783

The US became indepedent with the Treaty of Paris. Gained the border of the Missisipi river.

1783

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