Virginia Gazette
The American Revolution
Gabe Howley
Declaration of Independence
This document had started it all and was signed on July 2, 1776 and was declaring our independence from Britain. It included many signatures such has Thomas Jefferson and John Hancock. Overall this document had began the American Revolution.
Battle of Bunker Hill
On June 7, 1775 the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought. About 1,200 colonials led by William Prescott went to go fight the British from the Charleston Peninsula. Though the colonials ended up losing the battle the British had about 600 more casualties than the colonials. Overall other important generals for the Colonials included Israel Putnam, Joseph Warren, and John Stark.
Battle of Trenton
On December 25, 1776 in the middle of the night General G. Washington planned a surprised attack on the British. In the photo of above, Crossing of the Delaware, shows an exaggerated perspective of the photo. The Battle ended up being successful for the colonials and was considered a turning point of the war in which morale were boosted and were ready to fight.
Battle of Saratoga
The British needed a win and thought if they got New York they could split the colonies leaving New England and the colonies separate which would force the colonials to surrender. However their plan had backfired and they became surrounded by General Horatio Gates men forcing them to surrender on October 17, 1777. Overall this win was considered a key component in Benjamin Franklin's negotiations with alliances with Europeans.
Seige of Savannah
On Sept. 16, 1779 the colonials attempted to take back Savannah which was currently being controlled by the British. The Siege lasted from Sept. 16 to Oct. 18, 1779. Overall the colonials ended up with a loss even with help from the French. However the British only remained in control of Savannah until July of 1782.
Siege of Yorktown
After the Battle of Saratoga the British had to adjust their strategies. The British decided to send General Cornwallis to bring war to the southern colonies which was met with immediate success. The British were now on a win streak until they had met the colonials at Virginia. The British became surrounded by both the French and the colonials. In July of 1781, George Washington decided to move his troops from Rhode Island to Virginia. After 3 weeks of fight Cornwallis surrendered to Washington on October 17, 1781. The victory of this battle secured the win for the colonials.
WOMEN, AMERICAN INDIANS, AND AFRICAN AMERICAN ROLES!!!
Women played a significant role in the war as well. They were the care givers for the soldiers and basically did all the cooking, nursing, and clothes management for the soldiers. The women would also be used as spies to get information from the British. African Americans and American Natives would contribute to war efforts by helping to fight or where ever they could.