American Revolution

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

A confrontation in which British soldiers killed several individuals while being harassed by a mob in Boston. The event was advertised a lot by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, who were patriots.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

An American Political protest by the Sons of Liberty, who dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor as a way of expressing anger at Britain for imposing "taxation without representation".

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

First military battle of the American Revolution, in which Massachusetts colonists resisted British authority. Being successful in the war, Massachusetts were able to earn their independence.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

American patriots were defeated by the British, but proved they could withstand the British Army. This fight assured that any reconciliation between England and it's American colonies was out of the question.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

The US Declaration of Independence is the first official statement by a nation's people asserting their right to choose their own government.

British capture of New York

Aug 26, 1776

A series of battles for control over the Port of New York and the state of New Jersey under General Sir William Howe. Howe was able to drive Washington out of New York, but overextended into New Jersey. The British held New York harbor for the rest of the war as a base for expeditions over other targets.

Battle of Trenton

Dec 26, 1776

Small, but pivotal war during the American Revolution that took place in Trenton, New Jersey. This battle marked the first time Washington's forces had defeated a regular army in the field.

Saratoga

Sep 19, 1777

The battle of Saratoga marked America defeating the British army. As a result of America's success, furthered the hope for independence and helped secure the foreign support needed to win the war.

Valley Forge

Dec 29, 1777

The six-month encampment of Washington's continental army during the winter. After days of hunger and disease, mercenary, Baron von Steuben, began to transform the troops into a fighting force.

Battle of Monmouth

Jun 28, 1778

A battle that pitted the Continental Army against the British Army in North America and was fought near Monmouth Court House, hence the name.

British Capture of Savannah

Dec 29, 1778

British lieutenant, Colonel Archibald Campbell and his army, launched a surprise attack on American forces defending Savannah, Georgia.

British Capture of Charles Town

Mar 29, 1780

A major engagement in which the British won, in which the British land and sea campaign cut off and forced the surrender of Charleston, South Carolina.

Battle of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

A battle that entrapped a major British army on a peninsula in Yorktown, Virginia, forcing their surrender. The siege ended military operations in the American Revolution.