AMERICAN REVOLUTION TIMELINE

  • Creation of the Declaration of Independence

    Creation of the Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of independence was created on July 4th 1773. This event was when the declaration of independence was signed.The declaration of independence was important because it summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence. people that were involved in this event were Thomas Jefferson the "Committee of Five" which included John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman.
  • Paul Revere’s Ride

    Paul Revere’s Ride

    Paul revere's ride took place in April 18 1775 and involved Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Prescott. this event was important because successfully alerted colonial militia in Massachusetts to an imminent British attack, allowing them to prepare and arm themselves for the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    this event happened on April 19, 1775 and it involved British soldiers under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith, and American colonial militia led by Captain John Parker. this event was important because it marked the beginning of the American Revolution and the colonies' armed resistance against British authority.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    some people that were involved in this event were British forces who led by Major General William Howe and they went against the colonial New England forces commanded by Colonel William Prescott and General Israel Putnam. This event was important because it served as a major early battle of the American Revolution and it demonstrated to the British that the American colonists could fight effectively.
  • Thomas Paine’s writing of “The American Crisis”

    Thomas Paine’s writing of “The American Crisis”

    This event only involved Thomas Paine and happened on December 19,1776. This event was important because is was multiple essays written during the American revolutionary war that boosted American morale.
  • Crossing of the Delaware River

    Crossing of the Delaware River

    this event took place on December 25, 1776 and involved General George Washington and his Continental Army.The crossing of the Delaware River was important because it led to a several of pivotal American victories in the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, revitalizing the Continental Army's morale, increasing enlistments, and turning the tide of the Revolutionary War at a critical moment of despair.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    The battle of Trenton happened on December 26, 1776 and people involved were George Washington and Johann rall. the battle of Trenton was important because boosted dwindling American morale, demonstrated Washington's tactical brilliance, secured vital supplies, and renewed the Continental Army's commitment to the war effort.
  • Battles of Saratoga

    Battles of Saratoga

    the battle of Sarasota happened on September 19,1777 and people involved were Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. The Battle of Saratoga was important because it boosted dwindling American morale, demonstrated Washington's tactical brilliance, secured vital supplies, and renewed the Continental Army's commitment to the war effort
  • The Battle of Philadelphia

    The Battle of Philadelphia

    The Battle of Philadelphia took place on september 26,1777 and people involved were British General Sir William Howe and George Washington. this event was important because it was a major British effort to capture the American capitaland would be crucial for American victory.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    this event happened on December 1,1777 and people it included were the continental army led by George Washington and civilians. this was event was important because the Continental Army went from a from a poorly trained, ill-equipped army to a more professional fighting army.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown

    the battle at Yorktown took place september 28, 1781 in involved were the American Continental Army and the French Army. This event was important because this military victory for the American and French arm effectively ended the American Revolutionary War.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    The treaty of Paris was signed on September 2, 1783 and involved Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, along with British negotiator David Hartley.
    this event was important because it formally ended the American Revolutionary war it also recognized the U.S as a nation.