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Goerge Washington took control of the colony militias with 14,000 soldiers. He was then known as the master improvisation by the end of the war. He later became the first American president.
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In 1775, he was oppointed president of the 2nd Continental Congress. He then commisioned Goerge Washington as commander of the continental army. He was known for his signature in the Decloration of Independence making his signature the biggest out of everyone who signed it.
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In 1775, he was oppointed Brigadier General of the Rhode Island Army of Observation. He saw many action in the most important battles in the war.
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The first shots of the revolution war were fired in Lexington, Massachussets. Word spreads through the east and thousand of volunteers com to form the Continental Army.
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The document was written to explain to other nations in the world why the colonies had chosen to seperate themselves from Great Britian. Thomas jefferson was chosen to draft the letter, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams were also part of the commite to help Jefferson.
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British Generals Corwallis and Clinton 300 of the 10000 american troops. By noon british sent most troops back to Homebase.
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British and American officials meet for a peace conference a Staten Island, New York. British Lord Richard How demands the cancelling the Decloration of Independence. American officials, including Benjamin Franklin refuse.
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General Washington and Patriot troops defeat British forces in a small battle in Harlem Heights, New York. Moments after the war a fire breaks out and destroys 300 buildings.
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Nathan Hale is executed by the British for spying on their troops. His famous final words were, "I only regret that I have on life to lose for my country."
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As soon as Fort Lee was abondened, Goerge Washington than began to widrew his army across New Jersey toward Philedelphia. About 5,000 americans left the battle unharmed.
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Washington had his soldiers cross the Deleware River, but once across General Cornwallis arrive in Princeton, New Jersey with 8,ooo troops. Washington knew Cornwallis was going to put up a fight and in the end there was a total of 100 killed to Britian 1,200 to US 25 killed to there 4,500.
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British general Burgoyne's forces easily take Fort Ticonderoga, a important Northern stronghold on the shores of Lake Champlain in New York.
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A new flag with 13 stars and 13 stripes is made by congress. John Paul Jones is chosen the Captain of Ranger, an 18 vessel ship, which made plans to make raids on England's coastal towns.
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American Militia under General Stark won the battle of Bennington, Vermont. Which was actually fought in Walloomsaq, New York. In the battle Britian had 1400 soldiers and 207 were killed. On the american side there were 2350 soldiers and only 30 were killed.
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William Howe's and British Forces occupy Philadelphia. Congress were forced to evacuate the city and head to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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On October 7, 1777, General Borgoyne led his column forward and succesfully executed against two american forts. But this time he was defeated by commanders Benedict Arnold, Benjamin Lincoln, Horatio Gates. Both sides had 6600 soldiers which Britian killed only 30 to America's 300 kills on the British.
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France and the United States sign treaty of alliances. France became a strong partner in the quest for the america independence and provided most of military supplies.
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General Goerge Washington and the Continental Army cross the icy waters of the Deleware River and ambush 800 astonished Hessian (German Mercenaries). At 4:00 a.m all mercinaries were captured.
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"The war has actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!"
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The Document that outlined the terms of the British Surrender to America. It officially ended the war making the US free.
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The Constitution was written in 1787 during the Philedelphia Convention. The document was written by our founding fathers after the Revolutionary War between Britian. It was the idea to make a framework for the goverment of the United States.
