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Lexington and Concord
British troops had occupied Boston and were marching on Concord as they passed through Lexington, where a battle took place. The Americans lost, but they had slowed the British advance. By the time the Redcoats got to Concord, the Americans were waiting for them in force. The weapons depot was saved, and the British were forced to retreat. -
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Revolutionary War
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Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was a body of representatives that met all throught the revolutionary war. They met from May 10, 1775, to March 1, 1781. It was the body which adopted the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
William Prescott had around 1000 colonial militiamen, while General Thomas Gage had around 3000 men. The British troops attacked and the first two assaults were repelled by the colonial militia, resulting in considerable losses to the British force - over 1000 men were either killed or wounded. Even though Great Britian won, they still suffered many losses. -
Adoption of The Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress had Thomas Jefferson construct an official declaration of Indpendence. The whole document was drafted on the ideas of Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of happiness. It was sent to England, so the colonist could declar their indepedence. -
Battle of Long Island
Howe defeated the Americans in the Battle of Long Island and forced their retreate to Manhattan Island. Howe Outflanked Washingtons troops, and nearly trapped them. Outgunned and Out maneuvered the Continental Army agin retreated. -
British Occupy New York
Crucial to the war, because now England has New York and its port. British occupy New York. -
Battle of Valcour
Benedict Arnold defeated at the Battle of Valcour Island, but delayed British advances. -
Battle of Saratoga
TURNING POINT IN THE WAR!!!! Continental army captured more than 5,000 British troops. Victory of the colonists. -
Battle of Germantown
The British victory in this battle ensured that Philadelphia, the capital of the self-proclaimed United States of America, would remain in British hands throughout the winter of 1777–1778. The british now have control over Philadelphia. -
Winter at Vally Forge
4000 of Washingtons men either left, or died. However, Baron Von Steuben arrived. Von Steuben turned an army that lost their passion with no skills, into an army with strong passion, and advanced skills. This winter helped America gain their Independence. -
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Vallley Forge
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Treaty of Alliance
The United States and France sign the French Alliance. This treaty recognizes all French conquests in West Indies, and allows French Military to help with the revolutionary war. -
Heny Clinton
British General William Howe replaced by Henry Clinton. Howe was a bit of a disgrace, went back to England with his tail in between his legs. -
Redcoats in Georgia
Savannah is occupied by the redcoats. Meaning they have the ability of the port in the south. Britian is slowly taking over the ports. -
Spain joins the war.
Spain joins the war, mostly in the south. Main reason was to regain Florida. -
Advanced Tactics
The Marquis De Lafayette persuades King Louis XVI to send 5,500 soldiers to America under the command of General Comte de Rochambeau into Newport, Rhode Island as a direct threat to NYC. -
Nathaneal Greene Commander
Washington names Nathanael Green commander of the Southern Army. He takes what he needs and moves on, he once was the quater master for the war. -
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation was a document signed amongst the 13 original colonies that established the United States of America as a confederation of sovereign states and served as its first constitution. -
Defeat at Yorktown
Cornwallis surrounded on land and sea by Americans and French and surenders at Yorktown Virginia. America and their tatics helped win the war. The battle of Yorktown was significant because it showed the passion and skills the colonists had. -
Treay of Paris
The United States and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Paris. Ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States of America. -
US Constiution
Congress signs the Constituion giving rights to the Colonists. We the people......Amazaing document -
House of Representatives reconvenes
With a quorum being present representatives begin their work. Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania is elected Speaker of the House. -
Inauguration Day
George Washington becomes the presiden of the United States of America. -
More Ratification
12 of the states now have agreed to the Constitution
