American Revolution Timeline

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  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    First battles of the Revolution; "the shot heard round the world."
  • Paul Revere's Ride

    Paul Revere's Ride

    Warned the militia that the British were coming before Lexington and concord
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    Showed colonists could stand up to the British, even though they lost.
  • Creation of the Declaration of Independence

    Creation of the Declaration of Independence

    America officially declared independence from Britain
  • Thomas Paine's "The American Crisis"

    Thomas Paine's "The American Crisis"

    Pamphlet that boosted morale, with the famous line: "These are the times that try men's souls."
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    Crossing of the Delaware River

    George Washington's surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    Major Victory after the Delaware crossing; boosted American spirits.
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    The Battle of Philadelphia

    British captured Philadelphia, the American capital at the time
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    The Winter at Valley Forge

    Continental Army suffered hardship but became stronger under training from Baron von Steuben
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    Battles of Saratoga

    Turning point of the war; led to French alliance with America
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    Battle of Yorktown

    Last major battle; British surrendered to Washington
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Officially ended the war; Britain recognized American independence

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