ARROWS TIMELINE

Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

Significance/Importance of Battle:

Lexington & Concord

Write here: These two battles were the very first battles of the American Revolution. These battles are most commonly known as "The shot heard round the world."

Apr1775

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Outcome of the Congress:

Second Continental Congress

Write here: Delegates came together to create a petition to send to the king called the Olive Branch Petition. This petition requested peace and reconcilliation but they recieved no response.

May 1777

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Impact of the Role of Women & Republican Motherhood:

Remember the Ladies

Write here: Women had increased participation in the revolution bystarting boycotts and wanting to get involved in politics. While this did not lead to their sufferage yet, they were givent he role of teaching republican values to the family which granted them greater importance in American politics.

Mar 1776

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Significance of the Declaration of Independence:

Declaration of Independence

Write here: This listed out all the complaints the colonists had against the king. It enabled them to take a step towards freedom and their own government.

July 4, 1776

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Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

"The Crisis"

Impact of The Crisis:

Write here: Many Americans did not want to reinlist because morals were low over losses in battles. This made the military weaker and caused a huge problem.

Dec 1776

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Battle of Saratoga

Significance of the Battle of Saratoga:

Write here: This battle was a turning point for the colonists and enabled them to have an advantage. The outcome of this war convinced the French and Spanish to join the Americans which helped them throughout the rest of the war.

Oct 1777

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Valley Forge

Significance of Valley Forge:

Write here: Washington's troops began to suffer after settling here. They faced food and clothing shortages and harsh weather which ultimately led to the death of 15 of the soldiers.

Dec 1777

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Significance of the Battle of Yorktown:

Battle of Yorktown

Write here: This battle is significant because it allowed for the Americans to win the war. It was the final battle which trapped the British general, forcing them to surrender, winning the colonists their freedom.

Oct 1781

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Explain what America gains:

Treaty of Paris, 1783

Write here: America gained many things through the Treaty of Paris. Some of these included their independence, extended boundaries, fishing rights, and property gained back that was taken by loyalists.

1783

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