Entry #20: Treaty of Paris 12/29/1783

It is done. I heard the treaty of Paris has just been passed. It shows that Great Britain recognized the independence of the United States and also to set borders for America. These past few years have been hard for all of us and it will be hard to recover from all the tragedies. We gave back all of our prisoners of war and we all feel extremely safe and relieved.

At first I thought colonists couldn't compare to the strong, powerful, and plentiful British military. Meanwhile, I noticed further along how much independence meant to the patriots and I respected that. They won because: they had strong leaders like George Wahington, had plenty of practice with the various battles, and they stood up to what they believed in.

    Battles of the american revolution. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.kidport.com/reflib/usahistory/americanrevolution/battles.htm

Entry #19: It’s Almost Over 12/03/1783

I heard a treaty to end the war is coming soon and all the British soldiers are leaving. In New York on November 25 all the troops left and that is about all of them. I am super relieved and scared how it will be to be independent without Britain.

    Battles of the american revolution. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.kidport.com/reflib/usahistory/americanrevolution/battles.htm

Entry #18: Becoming Officially Independent 08/19/1782

It came. The final battle of the Revolutionary War happened when Americans retaliate by attacking a Shawnee village in Ohio. Everyone is rejoicing because the war is almost over and we are now independent.

    Battles of the american revolution. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.kidport.com/reflib/usahistory/americanrevolution/battles.htm

 

Entry #17: Peace Talks 02/17/1782

We have had peace talks with the king but nothing has been final yet. Ben Franklin has been a key role in the negotiations and I hope it officially ends soon. But the English Parliment votes against further war in America.

    revolutionary war timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/revwartimeline.htm

Entry #16: Battle of Yorktown 10/16/1781

I just got more news. The patriots won a huge battle. Even though everything was going bad for the patriots they still won a battle. Cornwallis and his troops of 7,200 men moved to Yorktown, Virginia. Then, George Washington heard of him coming so he ordered Lafayette to block the ships so British ships can not escape. Next, George got 2,500 troops and 4,000 French troops. Finally, George surrounded Cornwallis and attacked. When it was all over they surrendered and the colonists took 8,000 British prisoners.

revolutionary war timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/revwartimeline.htm



Entry #15: Going Down Hill 05/03/1781

The patriots are losing in the south. They are low on money to pay for soldiers and supplies. The British has taken over Georgia, Philadelphia, and New York. The famous Benedict Arnold has even become a traitor. Things were going bad for the patriots in the south.

revolutionary war timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/revwartimeline.htm

 

Entry #14: The Failed Attack 09/09/1780

The south are trying to fight back but the British are too strong. In August, a Patriot by the name of Horatio Gates planned to drive the British out of Camden, South Carolina. However, when they attacked they were weak, tired, and hot. They drastically lost this battle against the overpowering British.

Meanwhile, the patriots have thought of another idea. Francis Marion had created a hit and run army with guerrilla soldiers. They later called Francis “Swamp Fox”.

    Battles of the american revolution. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.kidport.com/reflib/usahistory/americanrevolution/battles.htm