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Important Battles of the American Revolution

Important Battles of the American Revolution. Mrs. Erickson Social Studies 7. Battle of Lexington and Concord. 1 st battle of the American Revolution Paul Reveres Ride “Shot Heard Around the World” Massachusetts 70 minutemen vs. 700 British soldiers. Intermission.

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Important Battles of the American Revolution

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  1. Important Battles of the American Revolution Mrs. Erickson Social Studies 7

  2. Battle of Lexington and Concord • 1st battle of the American Revolution • Paul Reveres Ride • “Shot Heard Around the World” • Massachusetts • 70 minutemen vs. • 700 British soldiers

  3. Intermission • Which state is known as the Green Mountain State? • If you don’t have any money, but really need something, how can you get it?

  4. Capture of Fort Ticonderoga • Fort Ticonderoga was a British Fort in NY • Ethan Allen and Captain Benedict Arnold led the Green Mountain Boys on a raid of Fort Ticonderoga.

  5. Capture of Fort Ticonderoga • British troops were still sleeping. They captured the Fort without a single shot being fired. captured 78 pieces of heavy artillery including 59 cannons.

  6. Washington's Crossing • On the evening of December 25, 1776, Washington along with 2,500 soldiers crossed the Delaware River in a snow storm. • The river was treacherous with ice.

  7. Battle of Trenton Surprise ! • caught the British soldiers sleeping • killed over one hundred British/Hessian men • took even more as prisoners • Not a single American was killed

  8. Battle of Saratoga • Saratoga, NY • Turning point in the war • major victory • Gained French • support

  9. Winter Camp at Valley Forge The harsh winter and scarcity food helped contribute to the desertion of more than 3,000 men. The soldiers lacked proper clothing -- many without shoes or warm clothes. When soldiers had to go out in the cold, they would share clothing.

  10. Washington Needs More Soldiers

  11. Battle of Yorktown, VA • Continental Army combines forces • General Washington’s army • General Rochambeau,’s army • Admiral de Grasse’s army • General Lafayette’s army • Surrounded the British and attacked

  12. Battle of Yorktown Statistics Americans Commanded by Gen. George WashingtonFrench Commanded by Gen. ?? Rochambeau Forces Killed Wounded Captured 11,133(Am) 23 65 - 7,800(Fr) 60 193 -British Commanded by Lt. Gen. Lord William Cornwallis Forces Killed Wounded Captured 8,885 156 326 8,087 Conclusion: American Victory

  13. American's Won ! • What did they win? • Their independence from Britain • They became their own Country • The right to rule themselves • Form their own government • choose a leader they wanted

  14. Important Battles of the American Revolution Mrs. Erickson Social Studies 7

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