-
Declaration of Independence
Under the rule of Great Britain, the colonies went through a time of unfair treatment form their mother country. With such harsh treatment, the Continental Congress agreed upon writing the declaration stating the rights of man. -
Battle of Trenton
George Washington and his army crossed the Delaware river and attacked the Germans. Washington and his army traveled through harsh weather and storm to cross the Delaware river to reach the enemy and attack. -
The Battle OF Saratoga: September 19 and October 7, 1777
The battle of saratoga were 2 battles that were 18 days apart and occurred near Albany. These Battles allowed the French to openly support the Americans against the British. In the first battle, the American Army tried to prevent the British to break their lines and join with their troops in Albany. The British failed. The second Battle the British were faced with a much more bigger Continental Army. This growth in the american army forced the British commander John Burgoyne to surrender. -
Battle of Princeton
After the Battle of Treaton, Washington and the Americans became more confident in themselves after there victory. Washington has left some of his troops to build a fort at the Assanpink and led the rest of his army to Princeton. In Princeton, General Charles Cornwallis left 1,400 British troops under Lt.Charles Mawhood. With the General gone, Washington and his army launched an attack on the British and was able to escape before General Cornwallis can return with reinforcements. -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was the first battle between the British and Americans. For the British, the main goal was to take control of New York and isolate New England from the rest of the colonies. The British had a military professional,General Sir William Howe, to lead them and this advantage allowed the British to win this battle and gain control over New York. -
Battle of Brandywine
In the summer of 1777, British commander Sir William Howe had a goal to capture Philadelphia, Instead of taking his troops across New Jersey, he placed the on board ships. Washington learned of this and took his army to Chadd's Ford. However, William Howe moved his troops so it would look like they were trying to cross Chadd's Ford. Howe sent Charles Cornwallis and they launched an attack on the Americans. Due to this, Howe ended up capturing Philadelphia and Washington lost his battle. -
Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance in Paris.
These treaties recognized America as an independent country. These treaties also encouraged trade between the two countries. The treaty of alliance provided military support for America against Great Britain. -
Siege of Charleston
This battle was the worst American defeat in the revolution. The British captured more than 3,000 Patriots and only lost 250 in the process. -
Battle of Kings mountain
Partrick Furgenson was sent to the west reigon of the moutnains in Noth Caolrolina. However,the Americans deciided to search for him and his army. Being concernced, Furgenson asked for reinforcments and the Americans attacked. The British counter atacks made the Americans withdraw, however the Americans came back and attacked once ore. Furgenson was shot dead off his horse and the the British surrendered. -
Articles of Confederation ratified
The Articles of Confederation was a plan of goverment organization that was a connecetion between the Inital goverment bt the Conteinenal congress and the federal goverment under the US onstitutuin. The article of confederation were written in 1776-77 amd adopted by congress on November 7, 1777. However, the articles were offically ratified by the states until march 1, 1781. -
Battle of Eutaw Springs
Under General Nathaneal Greene, the Americans fought the British neat Charleston, South Carolina. Greene was trying to prevent British Colonel Alexander Stweret from joinging forces with General Cornwallis. The American troops were outnumbered howver, the British troops withdrew to Charleston and remained their till the ned of the war. -
Siege of Yorktown
This event marked the virtual end of military operations in the American Revolution. George Washington had a goal to trap General Cornwallis in the Yorktown peninsula. The Continental army was joined by the French and surrounded the British. Surrounded and with lack of supplies, the British surrendered. -
Washington addresses the Newburgh conspiracy
In Newark, New York, an assembly of officers took place. Officers were upset with the Congress for not paying them as they promised. George Washington made a appearance at the congress. Washington stated that he had grown old and blind during his years in the military. His speech had no relevance because the officers realized that he had given more than them in the service of America. After Washington's speech, the officers had brought their faith back into the Congress. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was a peace treat that was signed between America and the British. This treaty put an official end to the American Revolutionary war.
