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 * =American Revolution Online Road map=

French & Indian War

 * ==**The date the event occurred -1753-1764**==
 * A brief summary of what happened (include people who were there if appropriate) -French troops from Canada march South; Seize and fortify the Ohio Valley . Britain protests Ohio for itself. In 1756 The seven year's war begins as Great Britain declares war on France expanding the North America conflict to Europe, Africa , Asia and South America.
 * Ideas for pictures -When there about to fight
 * Website URL's that you used -http://www.pbs.org/thewarthatmadeamerica/timeline.htm

Summary
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 * In 1756 The seven year's war begins as Great Britain declares war on France expanding the North America conflict to Europe, Africa , Asia and South America
 * Colonel Henry Bouquet leads British Army and defeats Native American forces al Bushy Run.

Declaration of Independence

 * The date the event occurred - The Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776
 * A brief summary of what happened (include people who were there if appropriate) -It was announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire . John Adams put forth a resolution earlier in the year which made a formal declaration inevitable.
 * Ideas for pictures - A picture of the Declaration of Independence
 * Website URL's that you used -www.wikipedia.com

Summary

 * Use the information above to help organize your ideas. Write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the illustrations.
 * The Declaration justified the independence of the United States by listing colonial grievances against King George III, and by asserting certain natural and legal rights , including a right of revolution.
 * It was announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire.

The Battle of Great Bridge

 * The date the event occurred -The Battle of Great Bridge was fougth December, 9, 1775.
 * A brief summary of what happened (include people who were there if appropriate) -It was happened in the area of Great Bridge, Virginia, early in the American Revolucionary War. The victory by Continental Army and militia forces led to the departure of governor Lord Dunmore and any vestiges of British power from the Colony of Virginia during the early days of the conflicts.
 * Ideas for pictures - A picture of the patriot wining.
 * Website URL's that you used -www.wikapedia.com

Summary

 * The victory by Continental Army and militia forces led to the departure of governor Lord Dunmore and any vestiges of British power from the Colony of Virginia during the early days of the conflicts.
 * The struggle eventually focused on Norfolk, where Dunmore had taken refuge aboard a Royal Navy vessel.

The Ride of Jack Jouett

 * The date the event occurred - Jouett, twenty-seven years old, lay asleep on the lawn of the Cuckoo Tavern (although an account by Thomas Jefferson says Jouett was at his father's house) in Louisa County, Virginia on the night of June 3, 1781.
 * A brief summary of what happened (include people who were there if appropriate) - With no possibility of defense, the only hope for Jefferson and the legislators was advanced warning and escape.Jouett quickly mounted his horse and, at about 10 P.M., began the 40 mile ride from Louisa to Charlottesville. With the British cavalry on the main highway, Jouett had to take the rough backwoods trails to the overgrown Old Mountain Road with perhaps only the full moonlight to guide him and still ride fast enough to beat the British.
 * Ideas for pictures -A picture of Jack Jouett riding his horse.
 * Website URL's that you used - www.wikipedia.com

Summary

 * Jouett quickly mounted his horse and, at about 10 P.M., began the 40 mile ride from Louisa to Charlottesville.
 * At 11 P.M., Tarleton paused for a three hour rest at Louisa Courthouse.

The American Victory at Yorktown

 * The date the event occurred- In 1781
 * A brief summary of what happened (include people who were there if appropriate)-The Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Yorktown, or Surrender of Yorktown in 1781 was a decisive victory by a combined assault of American forces led by General George Washington and French forces led by the Comte de Rochambeau over a British Army commanded by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis.
 * Ideas for pictures -when the French were fighting the British.
 * Website URLs that you used -.www.wikipedia.com

Summary

 * Yorktown in 1781 was a decisive victory by a combined assault of American forces led by General George Washington and French forces led by the Comte de Rochambeau over a British Army commanded by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis.
 * The Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Yorktown, or Surrender of Yorktown in 1781

Patrick Henry

 * The date the person became involved in the American Revolution -In March of 1775.
 * A brief summary of this person's contributions during the Revolutionary War -He gave the famous speech ''give me liberty or give me death", He was one of the most outspoken opponents of the Stamp Act.
 * Ideas for pictures -A picture of him saying give me libirty or give me deth.
 * Website URL's that you used -http://www.history.org/Almanack/people/biografy.

Summary

 * He gave the famous speech ''give me liberty or give me death", He was one of the most outspoken opponents of the Stamp Act.
 * Patrick Henry was a famous Lawyer.

Thomas Jefferson
>> We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
 * The date the person became involved in the American Revolution - In 1775.
 * A brief summary of this person's contributions during the Revolutionary War - Jefferson served as a delegate to the Second Continental Congress beginning in June 1775, soon after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War.
 * Ideas for pictures -Him saying life liberty and the pursuit of happines.
 * Website URL's that you used - www.wikipedia.com

Summary

 * We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
 * Historians have considered it to be one of Jefferson's major achievements; the preamble is considered an enduring statement of human rights that has inspired people around the world.

George Washington

 * The date the person became involved in the American Revolution-He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander.That was in 1753.
 * A brief summary of this person's contributions during the Revolutionary War-Military career began in Virginia militia.
 * Ideas for pictures -a picture of George Washington.
 * Website URL's that you used -www.wikipedia.com

Summary

 * He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander.
 * Military career began in Virginia militia.

James Lafayette
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 * The date the person became involved in the American Revolution -In 1781
 * A brief summary of this person's contributions during the Revolutionary War**-**He asked his master to let him volunteer in the Continental army, and in 1781 he became the servant of French general, Lafayette.Together the men came up with a plan.
 * Ideas for pictures -Him spying for the patriots.
 * Website URL's that you used -www.wikipedia.com

Summary

 * Together the men came up with a plan.
 * He asked his master to let him volunteer in the Continental army, and in 1781 he became the servant of French general, Lafayette.