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The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was one of the first battles of the American Revolutionary War, thus 'kicking it off', so to speak, The night before, Paul Revere made his famous ride to alarm the Colonists about the marching of hundreds of British troops from Boston to Concord. The American 'Minute-men' had eventually stood up against the British Army successfully, resulting in a triumphant win. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was formed after the Battle of Lexington and Concord which disbanded the first. This new congress of almost the same delegates would soon stand to create the printing of money, a continental army, and the Olive Branch Petition, trying to conform King Henry III to a more peaceful solution, to which he clearly denied. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Actually near Breed's Hill, The Battle of Bunker Hill resulted in a British victory. However, the battle was a significant confidence boost to the Colonists who accounted for the 1000 impaired British troops to the Colonist's 400. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document ratified on the fourth of July, which stated the 13 colonies' free from British rule.This document was adopted by the Second Continental Congress, and was passed during the Revolutionary War's peak. -
The Battle of Tenton
On the day after Christmas and after Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware, Washington's army stretched a mile before his charge into Trenton, NJ. Washington, still having an element of surprise, ended the battle in a crucial and strategic Continental Army victory. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point for the American Revolutionary War. Through 18 days and 2 battles, The British reigned triumphant, but at a great cost of over 7000 reductions to its army. The 1st battle on September 19 was a British Victory, but on October 7, the British surrendered. The French saw the Colonists eagerness, and this victory drew them to finally be of aid. -
Winter at Valley Forge
The Winter and Valley Forge was a low point in the Colonists motivation. They spent the winter in log cabins, observing the British troops in Philidelphia who were in warm Colonist house and were eating well. The Colonists, meanwhile, were sick of deases, hunger and exposure. -
John Paul Jones Captures the Serapes
When John Paul Jones captured the H.M.S Serapes in 1779, the Battle of Flamborough Head came to one of the first American Navy's victories. John Paul Jones' Bonhomme Richard captured the Serapes, and later sailed with it into Holland. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
With under 50 casualties to the Patriots, and over 250 on the Loyalist's behalf, The Battle of Kings Mountain was a decisive Patriot victory. The battle was fought in or around south North Carolina. This battle was also a huge deciding battle in the war. -
British Surrender at Yorktown
Throughout the month of October of 1781, the British were being pushed by the French and the Colonists until the 8,000 British troops were cornered and had no means of supplies due to the French blockade, forcing General Cornwall to surrender. -
the Ratification of The treaty of Paris
The official document of British surrender to the now United States and it's allies -
Washington's Farewell
George Washington's farewell address to the nation after his service of 20 as he was about to retire. He warned the people of potential political problems that Americans can and must avoid if they wish to stay true to their values.
