American Revolution TIMELINE

Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

Significance/Importance of Battle:

Lexington & Concord

It was the first battles of the American Revolution. The colonial militia lost the battle, but were celebrating that they were able to hold their own, later the Second Contential Congress elceted Groege Washington as the leader of the army

Apr1775

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Outcome of the Congress:

Second Continental Congress

It was the acting government of America that was afraid of England. They sent the Olive Branch petition to the king but was denied, later made George Washington the leader of the Army for the American Revolution.

May 1777

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Impact of the Role of Women & Republican Motherhood:

Remember the Ladies

The wife of John Adams, Abigail Adams advocated for womens right for equal political participation as men.She wanted the founding fathers to Remember the ladies as they began their movement.

Mar 1776

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Significance of the Declaration of Independence:

Declaration of Independence

The Decleration of Independence was a long list of complaints sent to the King of England by the colonies. Thomas Jefferson wrote saying hiw he violated rights and how America would like to seek independence from England.

July 4, 1776

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Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

"The Crisis"

Impact of The Crisis:

The American Crisis was a message to the American people to support their troops. This happened because soldiers were not re-enlisting making the army smaller and weaker than it was before.

Dec 1776

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Battle of Saratoga

Significance of the Battle of Saratoga:

The important signifance of the Battle of Sarotaga is that America had defeated the British, which later lead to France and Spain to support them. This helped America as it lead to a greater chance of independence.

Oct 1777

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Valley Forge

Significance of Valley Forge:

1/5 of the Armies soldiers were dying due to diseases and starvation. Later George Washington recieved help from Baron Von Steuben, and Marquis De Lafayette to help train soldiers for the battles to come later in the American Revolution.

Dec 1777

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Significance of the Battle of Yorktown:

Battle of Yorktown

Washington and Rochambeau trapped Gen. Wallis and his army in yorktown.The French was controlling the sea so the British couldn't leave, later France laid seige until the British finally surrendered.

Oct 1781

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Explain what America gains:

Treaty of Paris, 1783

Allowed the United Sates to finally be independent from Great Britian. It allowed boundaries as west to the Mississippi River and north to Canada, and to Spanish florida.

1783

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