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the sugar act was a tax enforced by the British on things like sugar and molasses from other colonies to raise more money, this was upsetting to many because they didnt have a choice therefore it angered many colonist. -
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British soldiers opened fire and started an attack on unarmed civilians In Boston, killing colonist. this was an eye opening moment for people who still sided with the British ands used to show their cruelty. (https://youtu.be/BlmyzIrCKdI?si=FulKGtT_-wzwy9ZV) -
most weapons used in the battles during the American revolution were muskets and rifles. They were used by British soldiers and later adopted by many others later in the 1700s -
The first battle of the American revolution where the fighting between the British and colonists actually began. early in the morning american militia gathered on the town green followed by many British soldiers arriving led by Major John Pitcairn. The British told the colonists to leave and go home. but a shot was fired no one knows who fired first. This became known as “the shot heard ’round the world” because it started the Revolution. (https://youtu.be/Y6ikO6LMxF4?si=yPt_kwbuReWcPBIe) -
The Declaration of Independence was a document written by Thomas Jefferson with the help of the committee of five. It officially stated said that the 13 American colonies were breaking away from Great Britain and would now be free and independent states. they had had enough of the unfair ruling under Britain and wanted to be free finally the Second Continental Congress decided that independence was the only answer. -
The victory at Saratoga is important because it showed the world that the Americans could actually win. Because of this, France decided to join the war and help the colonies with troops, money, and ships. later Spain and the Netherlands would decid to support the Americans too.
making Saratoga the “turning point of the Revolution.” On October 17, 1777, General Burgoyne surrendered his entire army of 6,000 soldiers to the Americans. (https://youtu.be/BXQRf2QBegk?si=29OD9p2xq4GXQtTv) -
men weren't the only ones holding down the fort, while many men were away women filled many roles or even went to battle along side their husbands. not like they were at the front like but they were helping with things like food ,supplies and nursing. for example Molly Pitcher was famous for bringing water to troops and firing a cannon at the Battle of Monmouth. women were also spies for the army and never stopped protesting. -
France had been enemies with Britain for a long time.At first, France quietly sent weapons, money, and supplies to the Americans in secret. but after the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga France realized the colonies might actually win and so they decided to join officially. -
in Yorktown, Virginia a small town near the Chesapeake Bay became the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.American and French forces built trenches and bombarded the British day and night with cannons.
The combined army had about 16,000 soldiers, while Cornwallis had about 8,000. The victory at Yorktown ended the fighting in North America.
Britain realized the war was too costly to keep going.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZnjoFIT7zc) -
The Treaty of Paris was the peace agreement that ended the American Revolutionary War.
It was signed in France, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay signed for America while David Hartley signed for Great Britain.