The Declaration of Independance, primarily written by Thomas Jefferson, was written to list complaints against the King of England for the colonies' independence. This declaration summarized the motivations colonies had for seeking independence.
Because of their boycotts and participation in the Revolution, women's roles heavily expanded in society. Abigail Adams led the women in a movement for independance, wanting for women to have governmental roles. Republican Motherhood was the act of women being called upon to teach republican values in their families.
The Second Continental Congress was established to form the Colonial Army. As the acting government of the nation, its mission was to send petitions for independance from England. Unfortunately, all petitions were ignored.
The Battles of Lexington & Concord were of great significance because they were the first battles of the American Revolution. Referred to as "The shot heard round the world," these battles start the war a year and three months before the US officially becomes independant.
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The American Revolution: A Timeline
Lexington & Concord
Apr1775
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July 4, 1776
Significance of the Declaration of Independence:
Declaration of Independence
Mar 1776
Impact of the Role of Women & Republican Motherhood:
Remember the Ladies
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Second Continental Congress
May 1777
The Treaty of Paris greatly impacted America. Most importantly, the country gained independence from England. America's boundaried also extended from the Mississippi River, to Canada's border, to Florida. Overall, the country was significantly compensated after the Revolution.
The Battle of Yorktown marked the end of the Revolution as a key victory that gave Americans freedom from Britain. Washington, along with assistance from other war generals, trapped British troops in Yorktown, ultimately forcing them to surrender.
After the Battle of Saratoga, General Washington settled troops in Valley Forge, PA during the winter. Unfortunately, due to food and clothing shortages along with harsh weathers, 1/5 of the soldiers died from starvation and disease.
The Battle of Saratoga was the greatest victory for American troops and was known as the turning point for the Revolution. France was also persuaded to join the war efforts after this victory, led by Marquis de Lafayette, a French nobleman.
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Dec 1776
"The Crisis"
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Treaty of Paris, 1783
The American Revolution: A Timeline
1775-1783
Battle of Saratoga
Oct 1777
Written by Thomas Paine, the writer of "Common Sense," "The Crisis" was a message to American citizens to support the nation's troops. He wrote "the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph," which means the more soldiers they had the greater the win would be for America.
1783
Oct 1781
Battle of Yorktown
Valley Forge
Dec 1777
