Morrissey, Brendan,

Discusses how the sparks at Lexington and Concord ignited the smouldering resentment of the Colonists intothe flames of rebellion. The british evacuated Boston and George Washington took command of the new army.

Describes the events leading up to and after the Battle of Saratoga, which is widely believed to be the turning point of the war.

Discusses Yorktown and the role it plays on the road to and during the American Revolution.