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WGU IOC4 Module 4b

The Revolutionary War

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The phrase is in the opening stanza of Ralph Waldo Emerson's Concord Hymn (1837), and describes the impact of the battle at Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, on April 19, 1775. "The shot heard round the world"
The Minutemen of this small town were warned of British troop movement by Paul Revere and met the British in the first conflict of the Revolutionary War. Lexington
British forces marched on this town to secure a cache of muskets. They were repulsed at the Old North Bridge. Concord
The winter camp of the Continental Army. No battles fought here other than those of starvation, disease, and the weather. Valley Forge
The last major land battle of the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis surrendered along with 8,000 troops. Siege of Yorktown
Successfully implemented a boycott of British goods, and determined to set up the Second Continental Congress. First Continental Congress
Adopted the declaration of Independence raised an army, appointed diplomats. It became the de facto national government during the Revolutionary War. Second Continental Congress
The first governing constitution of the United States of America. Lacked the ability to tax the states, had a one vote per state, and was ultimately too weak to effectively govern the states. Articles of Confederation
Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson asserted that there were fundamental rights of those governed which should not be trampled. Declaration of Independence
Ended the Revolutionary war and also involved France and Spain. Treaty of Paris (1783)
Also known as the battle of Breed's Hill. Inexperienced colonials held lightly fortified positions until they ran out of ammunition. While the British gained a victory it was at the cost of 800 soldiers, 200+ of which were officers. Battle of Bunker Hill
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