CONTENT STATEMENT
- Key events and significant figures in American history influenced the course and outcome of the American Revolution.
CONTENT ELABORATION
The American Revolutionary War was a conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain. The course and outcome of the American Revolution were influenced by strategic events and leaders from both sides.
Key events and battles during this war included:
- Battle of Bunker Hill;
- Battle of Trenton;
- Valley Forge;
- Battle of Saratoga; and
- Battle of Yorktown.
The course of the war was shaped through the efforts of soldiers, American Indians, free and enslaved Africans, women, and foreign alliances.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Describe how key battles and individual contributions helped lead to the American victory in the American Revolution.