Important Figures
He served as the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution ( 1773-1783).
George Washington
This was the first battle of the American Revolution. It became known in history as the “shot heard ‘round the world”. The colonial militia stopped British troops from seizing colonial weapons that were being stockpiled in Concord, Massachusetts.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
A convention held on Oct. 26, 1774, delegates from 12 of the 13 British colonies met to discuss America’s future under growing British aggression. The colonies unified to organize a militia.
First Continental Congress
The British recruited army soldiers from this German state, by which the soldiers were called.
Hessians
During this battle, George Washington crossed the Delaware River to wage a surprise attack on Hessian troops on Christmas day 1776. The patriots’ victory helped to inspire morale and hope for the Continental army.
Battle of Trenton
A convention held on May 10, 1775, the colonies established a provisional government together to make decisions about the war with Britain over American Independence. It elected a commander in chief and signed the Olive Branch Petition.
Second Continental Congress
This term was used to refer to British soldiers during the American Revolution. It was in reference to the red uniforms that British troops wore.
Redcoats
This battle was known as the turning point of the American Revolution because after the patriots won this battle they were able to win allies, like the French and Spanish.
Battle of Saratoga
This document mainly authored by Thomas Jefferson was written to document American independence from Great Britain. It established for the first time in world history a government based on the rule of law, unalienable rights, and a limited government, with the right of citizens to abolish or alter oppressive government.
Declaration of Independence
This was the name given to refer to any colonist who fought for Independence during the American Revolution. Today it refers to any person who loves their country and fights for their interests.
Patriot
This was the final battle of the American Revolution fought in the fall of 1781. The British surrender at this battle led to the end of British rule in the colonies.
Battle of Yorktown
This document signed on Sept. 3, 1783 between the American colonies and Great Britain ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as a new nation.
Treaty of Paris
These were the 3 patriots who rode on the evening of April 18, 1773 alarming the minutemen that the British were coming to seize the militia's store of ammunition and weapons in Concord.
Paul Revere, William Dawes, Dr. Samuel Prescott
The purpose of this battle for the British was to separate New England from the rest of the colonies. The British were victorious in this battle as they forced the Colonial Army to retreat to New Jersey.
Battle of Long Island
This petition was adopted by Congress on July 5th, 1775 to be sent to the King as a last attempt to prevent formal war from being declared.
Olive Branch Petition