ARROWS TIMELINE

Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

Significance/Importance of Battle:

Lexington & Concord

The significance/importance of the Lexington and Concord battle was that it was the first battle of the American Revolution. Lexington- British were going to arrest Samuel Adams & John Hancock; 5 militia killed. Concord-British marched to Concord to destroy the weapons and ammunition the militia were storing there. 800 soldiers wounded and 200 killed. Lost still celebrated.

Apr1775

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Outcome of the Congress:

Second Continental Congress

The outcome of the Congress was that they asked for peace and reconcilition however they were ignored. Many afraid to separate from England. George Washington was selected as leader of the army because of his experiences in fighting from the French and Indian War.

May 1777

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Impact of the Role of Women & Republican Motherhood:

Remember the Ladies

The impact of the Role of Women & Republican Motherhood was that Abigal Adams was an advocate for women's rights; wanted equal political participation. Boycotts,Daughters of liberty, and Enlightenment ideals- women sought expanded roles in society. Women were called to teach republican values within the family, and granted women a new importance in American political culture.

Mar 1776

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Significance of the Declaration of Independence:

Declaration of Independence

The significance of the Declaration of Independence was that it had listed complaints against King George III and that he was violating colonial rights. Thomas Jefferson was primary author of document, signing it. Natural rights being violated, and wanted a change to be independent.

July 4, 1776

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Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

"The Crisis"

Impact of The Crisis:

The impact of the crisis was that it was Thomas Paines message to the American people to support our troops. Soldiers in the Revolution had short enlistments(3-6) months and were not re-enlisting. As the war raged on, the colonists had struggled. Was inspirational to keep pushing along!

Dec 1776

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Battle of Saratoga

Significance of the Battle of Saratoga:

The siginificance of the Battle of Saratoga was that it was the turning point of the Revolution;Battle was a success of victory, France was persauded to join Patriot war efforts after this victory. Kept going to fight for American Independence.

Oct 1777

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Valley Forge

Significance of Valley Forge:

The significance of Valley Forge was that General George Washington set troops out in December, since it was during the winter, solidiers were hungry,cold, and suffering. About 1/5 of soldiers died from disease and starvation. Washington recieved helped from Marquis de Lafayette to train troops for military skills.

Dec 1777

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Significance of the Battle of Yorktown:

Battle of Yorktown

The significance of the Battle of Yorktown was that it was the end of the battle. Had trapped Brit.Gen.Lord Cornwallis in the peninsular town of Yorktown. For weeks Washington, and the French forced the British to Surrender this battle, and give America its freedom.

Oct 1781

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Explain what America gains:

Treaty of Paris, 1783

America gains debt,independency, and boundaries extend west! British send back any slaves, and states get their property back.

1783

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