Battle At Saratoga
People During the American Revolutionary War, many people helped out. The Sons Of Liberty, founded in 1765, participated in the Boston Tea Party, an event leading up to the war. The Daughters Of Liberty, also founded around 1765, participated in many patriot acts and events. Mercy Otis Warren supported the Patriots using plays. Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley fought in her husband’s place when he was injured. George Washington, called General Washington during battles, led the colonists, or the Continental Army, into battle against the British and won.
Many Native Americans and African Americans participated in the American Revolutionary War. Though some Natives fought for the British, because they didn't want any more colonists moving into their …show more content…
One African American, named Crispus Attucks, was believed to be the first person killed in the colonists’ fight for freedom. James Forten was another African American who was held captive when captured by the British soldiers, and taken on a British boat, along with other Americans and African Americans.
Battles Many battles were fought during the American Revolutionary War, but only a few of them were turning points in American History. The Continental Army lost many battles and many soldiers. For example, the Battle At Saratoga was considered a turning point in American History, because if the colonists had not won, the colonies would have a slim chance in the upcoming battles against the British.
Another battle was at Yorktown. The Battle at Yorktown was another turning point for the colonists. If the British Army had not surrendered, the Continental Army might have lost. The surrender of the British gave the colonies …show more content…
The colonists were smart during the Battle at Breed’s Hill. The colonists built dirt mounds on the hill and shot down at the British. The British were forced down to the river twice. Lexington and Concord included Paul Revere and Samuel Prescott. When Revere was captured by the British army, Samuel Prescott continued his ride. Paul Revere’s ride began in Boston, and the British forces did too, but in different times and locations.
Causes Of The American Revolutionary War There were many causes of the American Revolutionary War, such as the Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party, The Townshend Acts, The Stamp Act, The Sugar Act, and The Coercive Acts, also called the “Intolerable Acts”. The Boston Massacre was an event when some British soldiers came into Boston and killed many colonists who were not able to defend themselves. This event took place in March, 1770. Paul Revere painted a picture of this event and titled it, “The Bloody
Many Native Americans and African Americans participated in the American Revolutionary War. Though some Natives fought for the British, because they didn't want any more colonists moving into their …show more content…
One African American, named Crispus Attucks, was believed to be the first person killed in the colonists’ fight for freedom. James Forten was another African American who was held captive when captured by the British soldiers, and taken on a British boat, along with other Americans and African Americans.
Battles Many battles were fought during the American Revolutionary War, but only a few of them were turning points in American History. The Continental Army lost many battles and many soldiers. For example, the Battle At Saratoga was considered a turning point in American History, because if the colonists had not won, the colonies would have a slim chance in the upcoming battles against the British.
Another battle was at Yorktown. The Battle at Yorktown was another turning point for the colonists. If the British Army had not surrendered, the Continental Army might have lost. The surrender of the British gave the colonies …show more content…
The colonists were smart during the Battle at Breed’s Hill. The colonists built dirt mounds on the hill and shot down at the British. The British were forced down to the river twice. Lexington and Concord included Paul Revere and Samuel Prescott. When Revere was captured by the British army, Samuel Prescott continued his ride. Paul Revere’s ride began in Boston, and the British forces did too, but in different times and locations.
Causes Of The American Revolutionary War There were many causes of the American Revolutionary War, such as the Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party, The Townshend Acts, The Stamp Act, The Sugar Act, and The Coercive Acts, also called the “Intolerable Acts”. The Boston Massacre was an event when some British soldiers came into Boston and killed many colonists who were not able to defend themselves. This event took place in March, 1770. Paul Revere painted a picture of this event and titled it, “The Bloody