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Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was when a group of delegates from the thirteen colonies that met in Philadelphia. They managed the war efforts and moved towards independence by adopting the Declaration of Independence. -
Lexington and Concord
The battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battle of the Revolutionary War. They were fought in the province of Massachusets Bay. This marked the open arms conflict of the War. -
Bunker Hill
Although most of the battle was fought on Breed's Hill, the battle is reffered to as Bunker Hill because Bunker Hill was a prime objective for both sides. -
Declaration of Independence
A document written by the Continental Congress announced that the thirteen colonies were regarded as independent states. It was approved unanimously on July 2. -
Battle of Trenton
After General Washington crossed the Deleware River, the hazardous weather allowed him to lead his army against Hessian soldiers positioned at Trenton. After the battle, nearly all the Hessians were captured. -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle served as a turning point of the War. The battles were fought eighteen days apart, at the same place, just nine miles south of Saratoga, New York. At the conclusion, the Americans captured a portion of British forces. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Valley Forge, which is located in Pennsylvania, was the location of a military camp for the American Army. Throughout the long winter of 77-78, 2,500 American soldiers died of starvation and disease. -
John Paul Jones Captures the Serapis
John Paul Jones, the commander of U.S. ship Bonhomme Richard, won a sea fought batlle against the British ships, the Serapis, and Countess of Scarborough. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
The battle was held about nine miles south of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist militia, which was commanded by Major Patrick Fergusen. Fergusen died during the battle and the surprising upset forced Cornwallis to retreat his pans to invade North Carolina. -
British Surrender at Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a decisive victory for the American Army, and the French Army. It was the last major battle on North American soil of the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis was captured, along with the army, which caused the British to negotiate the conflict. -
Treaty of Paris Ratified
The treaty was ratified in the Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House. The treaty marked the end of the war and officially made the United States a free nation. -
Washington's Farewell
George Washington wrote his farewell address near the end of his second term. The letter was almost immediately published in the newspapers across the country.
