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American Revolutionary War
The time span when our country was created -
Boston Massacre
There were 5 deaths and 6 injured colonist at the so called "massacre". I picked this because it got people to join the revolution against Britain. -
Battle of Lexington
American militia defeated 700 British soldiers. I chose this event because it was the first shots fired of the war. http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/UsaHistory/AmericanRevolution/LexingtonBattle.htm -
Battle of Saratoga
Gen. Gates took credit away from Benedict Arnold. I chose this event because it caused France sided with us in the war against Britain. http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-saratoga.htm -
Winter in Valley Forge
2000 died, 2000 deserted leaving Washington with about 6000 soldiers. This was important because Washington knew how loyal his troops were to him. -
Battle of Camden
This caused desperate Gen. Gates to flee for his life from British soldiers. This was important because it killed off Southern american army. -
Battle of Yorktown
The French Fleet trapped the British from escaping the peninsula. This event was important because it was the final surrender that ended the war. https://www.landofthebrave.info/battle-of-yorktown.htm
