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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first of the battles of the Revolutionary War. British soldiers were sent to Lexington to capture Sam Adams and John Hancock, and Concord to seize their gunpowder. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British troops won the Battle of Bunker Hill, but with high cost. The position was not entirely valuable to the British, yet they had extremely high casualties. The American forces had to retreat from lack of ammo. -
Replacement of Thomas Gage
Some blamed Gage for the start of the revolution. General Gage was replaced by William Howe. -
George Washington made Commander in Chief
George Washington led the American troops throughout the revolution. His strategies were important to the success of the American Revolution. -
Nathaniel Greene Made Major General
One of Four Major Generals. Borrowed citizens items and gave them back after the war. -
Battle of Long Island
A huge loss for the Americans. The continental troops were forced to retreat. -
Battle of Trenton
Important for morale of the Continental Army. Crossed the Delaware on Christmas and surprised the Hessians. -
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point of the Revolutionary War. The French join the American effort. -
William Howe replaced by Henry Clinton
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Treaty of Alliance
French and America have a military alliance. Crucial to the American victory. -
von Steuben assists the Continental Army
Friedrich von Stueben became a "father of the Continental Army" after training troops. His training tactics enabled the Continental Army to fight back with greater force. -
Treaty of Aranjuez
Treaty signed by France and Spain to bring Spain into the alliance with the Americas. Spain regains Gibralter and Florida with help from france. -
Articles of Confederation get ratified
Arcticles of Confederation were inadequate to govern the country with. Written by the Second Continental Congress after the revolution. -
Battle of Cowpens
An American victory that pushed many of the british out of South Carolina. American General Daniel Morgan used unconventional stratagies to defeat the british. -
Battle of Yorktown
The last major land battle of the American Revolution. The Continental Army and the French forces overwelmed the british troops in Yorktown. -
Henry Clinton is replaced with Guy Carleton
Clinton was a major part in the change of Benedict Arnold's loyalty. Sir Guy Carleton replacces Cornwallis after his defeat in Yorktown. -
Treaty of Paris
A treaty signed by America and Britain that ended the Revolutionary War. Large amounts of land are given to the Americans. -
Constitutional Convention
Made to fix the Articles of Confederation. Many people intended to create an entirely new from of government. -
Virginia Plan
Virginia Plan set the overall agenda for the convention. This helped broaden the intentions of many of the delegates that were present. -
Constitution
the Committee of Detail drafted a detailed constitution. This work was completed during the last session of the Constitution Convention.
