Battles of the American Revolution

Shot heard ‘round the World https://youtu.be/fjnEC76NvIM It wasn’t until 62 years after the shots at Lexington and Concord were fired that the phrase “shot heard round the world” was first used. It was coined by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his poem “Concord Hymn.” This National Guard Heritage Painting imagines the scene at Concord Bridge when the Patriots defeated the Redcoats on April 19, 1775 https://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/LEXINGTON-AND-CONCORD-American-Revolution-Highlights

Turning Point: Battle of Saratoga and Ft. Ticondaroga October 7, 1777 Surrender of General Burgoyne painted by John Trumbull, 1822 Depicted at center are General John Burgoyne surrendering to General Horatio Gates, who refused to take his sword. The painting hangs in the United States Capitol Rotunda. https://youtu.be/cZNpbSP6Glo

War in Georgia Battle of Kettle Creek took place near Washington, GA. It was led by Colonel Elijah Clarke and Andrew Pickens. He defeated 800 British troops. Clarke County is named after him. The militia was able to take needed weapons and supplies from the British. Austin Dabney was a former slave who was injured during the Battle of Kettle Creek after saving Elijah Clarke’s life. https://www.todayingeorgiahistory.org/content/battle-kettle-creek

Georgia during the war Throughout the war, Savannah was controlled by the British. In early September 1779, 15,000 Americans and 4,000 French laid tried siege or tried to gain back Savannah. But colonists and French were unsuccessful. The British controlled Savannah until the end of the war in 1782. http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/stories/savannah_under_attack (8 min.)

Nancy hart After the Battle of Kettle Creek five soldiers came into Nancy Hart’s home demanding she cook them a meal. The soldiers began to brag about the murder of Colonel John Dooley, which they committed. Hart took their rifles away. She was able to kill one of them and held the other 4 at gunpoint until help arrived. Hart County is named in her honor. It is the only county named after a woman.

Cornwallis Surrenders to washington Battle of Yorktown: October 1781, with the help of French forces, General George Washington defeated the British at the Battle of Yorktown. https://youtu.be/WQt1RRW_xv0 (Hamilton song) British General Cornwallis surrendered to American forces. https://youtu.be/OhGGlDP6LOU Video clip about the battle

The War End……..INDEPENDENCE!!! Under the Treaty of Paris the British recognized the United States as an independent nation. The borders of the new nation extended from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. The southern border stopped at Florida. Americans agreed to pay Loyalists for property they lost in the war. Reasons for American Victory: difficult for Britain to send troops and supplies to America; when British forces took a city the Americans moved inland: Americans also knew the best roads and places to fight; America also got assistance from Spain and France.