Introduction

The American Revolution was a resistance war against British rule in America. It followed decades of colonial conflict and rebellion at home, as well as an undeclared naval war with France over territorial disputes in North America. The war began in 1775 and ended with the 1783 Treaty of Paris between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies that created the United States of America.

The Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre was an incident in which British soldiers shot and killed five civilians in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 5, 1770. The incident was widely publicized by leading Patriots, including Paul Revere and Samuel Adams (who later became president of the Continental Congress), to turn popular sentiment against the British authorities.

The massacre helped to catalyze what would become a full-scale rebellion against British rule within two years.

The Boston Tea Party

The Boston Tea Party was a protest organized by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1773. The protesters, some disguised as Native Americans, in defiance of the Tea Act of May 10, 1773, destroyed an entire shipment of tea sent by the East India Company.

The act's implementation was opposed by many colonists who felt it would create a monopoly for British traders over all trade with other nations and that this would harm American business interests. In response to these concerns, Parliament passed an act allowing local merchants to import their own goods directly from Britain without paying duties on them; however they required them to pay more taxes than they were currently paying through customs duties at their port of arrival (Boston). This led directly into what we now know as "The Boston Tea Party".

Battle of Lexington and Concord

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The battles were fought in the towns of Lexington and Concord in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, in the area surrounding Boston and its neighboring towns. They began when British troops under Lt. Col Henry Knox attacked colonial forces marching towards Boston on April 18, 1775; however, they turned back after skirmishing with a smaller force led by Paul Revere (who had ridden ahead to warn authorities at Concord).

The main event at Lexington was a confrontation between 1st Lt John Parker's militia company and 100 Redcoat soldiers who had been ordered to quell any rebellion or uprising against British rule. Parker's men fired their rifles while advancing slowly toward them; so did their opponents who returned fire using muskets instead until both sides ran out ammunition at which point they switched weapons again - this time armed with bayonets!

Second Continental Congress

The Second Continental Congress was formed in 1775 and was the first central government of the United States. It met in Philadelphia and included delegates from all 13 colonies. The delegates were chosen by the people, rather than appointed by their respective legislatures, as had been done during colonial times. The meeting also established a legislative body that could govern when called upon to do so: The Articles of Confederation (1781).

The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. It was written by Thomas Jefferson, and it was signed by 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress.

The Declaration of Independence is a statement of independence from Britain in which it sets forth principles for self-governance under republicanism (self-rule), asserts that all men are created equal and endowed with unalienable rights, including life, liberty and property; establishes equality among all men without regard to race or sex; provides for religious liberty according to conscience; declares that governments derive their just powers from consent rather than force; asserts that governments are instituted among men to secure these rights but may only be dissolved when abused or no longer necessary for security sake; proclaims general welfare as one reason for adopting this form of government over others such as monarchy or aristocracy where primacy is given over individual rights.*

Battle of Trenton

Battle of Trenton

Battle of Trenton was a turning point in the American Revolution. On December 26, 1776, George Washington's army crossed the Delaware River and surprised the Hessian garrison at Trenton, New Jersey. The victory was one of Washington's most important early victories and marked an important turning point for the Continental Army.

Battle of Saratoga – First Battle

The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolutionary War. It took place in upstate New York in October 1777 and resulted in a major victory for the Continental Army over Britain's British General Burgoyne.

The British Army had been fighting on behalf of King George III since 1775, when he declared war on his own colonies to protect them from further oppression by England's ruling elite at home. But things weren't going well for him: Washington's ragtag army had won several victories against British forces since then and were now threatening New York City itself with an invasion from Canada that could be stopped only by stopping them first—and this time it would be done by force!

Battle of Saratoga – Second Battle

The Battle of Saratoga was fought from October 7th to October 18th, 1777. It was the second major battle in the Saratoga Campaign, which also included battles at Bemis Heights and Freeman's Farm. The British were victorious in this conflict and forced the Americans to retreat back across Lake Champlain by November 4th.

The Battle of Stillwater is considered one of the largest engagements ever fought during this war. It took place between August 26th-28th 1779 near Stillwater Springs New York where American Gen John Burgoyne lead his troops against British Col Frederick Haldimand's force who had advanced south from Canada through northern New York State towards Albany where they would help defend against any possible attack by Howe's army coming down from Quebec City! Both men were able gain some ground but couldn't stop their enemies advance so they decided it best just give up hope altogether!

Winter at Valley Forge

The winter at Valley Forge was the most difficult time of the war. The Continental Army was suffering from a lack of supplies, and many soldiers were underfed and poorly clothed. General Washington was at the camp to keep morale high, but he couldn't keep up with all of his duties as well as running an army that needed food and clothing.

The soldiers were able to build their own shelters out of whatever materials they could find—including logs, brushwood and snowdrifts—and they even made some warm blankets out of old shirts or flannel cloths (which had been used by British soldiers). These makeshift shelters helped them survive through what would otherwise have been a very cold season for them; this is one reason why it's important for us today not only because it tells us about our history but also because it teaches us about how we should act when faced with similar problems in today's world!

French Alliance

France was a major ally of the United States during the American Revolution. France was the first country to recognize the United States of America as an independent nation, and it sent troops to help fight British forces during their conflict with Britain.

France's support for America helped establish favorable relations between France and its former colonies that would last well into the 20th century.

Yorktown Campaign / Siege of Yorktown

The Yorktown Campaign was the climax of the American Revolutionary War. It began on September 19, 1781 and lasted until October 19, 1781. The British Army under Cornwallis was defeated at Yorktown by an American force led by George Washington.

In April 1781 General Cornwallis arrived at Williamsburg, Virginia with 10,000 men to reinforce General Lafayette's Continental Army against an invasion by Admiral de Grasse's fleet (which had sailed from Brest in France). After defeating Braddock's army at Fort Duquesne in July 1755 General Forbes returned to Fort Pitt with his troops after being ordered back by Lord Loudoun who wanted him out there because he thought it would be easier for them if they had fewer soldiers coming down from Canada into Pennsylvania than if there were more people along their route home."

The American Revolution was an armed conflict between 13 British Colonies in North America and their parent country, Great Britain. It began with a dispute over taxes and grew into a war over control of the Thirteen Colonies.

The American Revolution concerns the time period between 1765 and 1783 when America declared its independence from Great Britain by signing the Declaration of Independence that stated "all men are created equal" (i.e., all people should have equal rights).

Conclusion

The American Revolution was a complicated and difficult time for the colonists, but it ultimately led to their independence from the British Crown. The country was not free of problems after this war, but it did pave the way for future generations to become fully independent from foreign rule.