American Revolution Timeline

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  • The Stamp Act

    Britain sets a tax that requires a stamp on all paper, newspaper, deck of cards, etc.
  • Paul Revere's Ride

    Paul Revere's Ride

    Paul Revere made his famous ride to warn the colonists that the "British are coming".

  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The battle starts when "shot heard around the world" is fired. This means that everyone got the news, the Americans win as a British retreat.

  • Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

    The Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold capture Fort Ticonderoga.

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Huge battle where William Prescott told the American troops "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes".
  • The Declaration of Independence is Adopted

    The Declaration of Independence is Adopted

    Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence was adopted by The Continental Congress.

  • George Washington Crosses the Delaware

    George and his troops cross the Delaware River to surprise the enemy.
  • America Chooses a Flag

    America Chooses a Flag

    The Continental Congress adopts the "Stars and Stripes" Flag.

  • Alliance with France

    The Treaty of Alliance recognized the United States as an independent country.
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation

    Defines the government of the United States.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Treaty that officially ended the war.