JOURNAL ARTICLE

ALL ABOUT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

  • Published In: All About History, 2024, n. 142. P. 11 1 of 3

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Staniforth, Emily; McKelvie, Callum; Cockett, Rowena 3 of 3

Abstract

This article provides a concise overview of the American Revolution, highlighting key events and figures. It begins with the passage of the Townshend Acts in 1767, which led to outrage among the American colonists. The article then mentions the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and the first shots fired in the Revolutionary War in 1775. It goes on to discuss the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the encampment at Valley Forge in 1777. The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 is mentioned as a significant victory for the Continental Army, and the resignation of George Washington in 1783 is noted. The article also provides information about Fort Ticonderoga, a strategically important location during the war, and describes various aspects of the fort's architecture and daily life. It concludes with a focus on Washington's war tent, which is now on display at the Museum of the American Revolution. The article includes brief profiles of key figures such as Marquis de Lafayette, John Adams, William Howe, and Henry Clinton. This text provides information on various key figures and events during the American Revolution. It mentions military leaders such as Clinton, Cornwallis, Burgoyne, and Washington, highlighting their roles and contributions to the war. It also discusses the involvement of Chief Cornplanter and his decision to side with the British. Additionally, the text explores the life of Martha Washington and her support for her husband, George Washington, during the war. The text [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2024/05, Issue 142, p11
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:176602607
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