GENIUS HOUR PROJECT

YORKTOWN

• Fought from September 28 - October 19, 1781.
• Fought in Yorktown, Virginia.
• Fought between the British troops and the French and American troops.
• The French and American troops surrounded the British fleet. Causing them to surrender just days later.
• Final battle of the American Revaluation.

LEXINGTON & CONCORD

• Fought on April 19, 1775.
• Fought at Middlesex County (Lexington & Concord).
• Fought between the British and the 13 colonies.
• First battles of the American Revaluation.

VALLEY FORGE

• Valley forge was where the Americans camped during the harsh winter after losing in Philadelphia.
• Many troops died due to freezing to death and starvation. Many troops decided to desert the war and go home.
• Washington threatened to shoot deserters on sight.
• Turning point in the war.