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Jefferson writes The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written in Philadelphia. 56 and more signed it. -
Battles of Trent and New Jersey
George Washington defeated the Hessian army in the Battle of Trent, and the Battle of New Jersey. -
The Battle of Saratoga
This battle was during the second year of the revolutionary war, and was stretched out 18 days apart. The Continental army won. -
Howe captures Philadelphia
General Howe captured Philadelphia in 1777, then resigned during the occupation of Philadelphia and was replaced by his second-in-command, General Sir Henry Clinton. -
Articles of Confederation
These were written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain. -
Winter at Valley Forge
General George Washington moved the Continental Army to their winter quarters at Valley Forge. When they got there, they were already suffering from a cold, hunger, and tiredness. -
State Constitutions
The Bill of Rights is an example of a constitution. The Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms, the freedom of assembly and the freedom to petition. -
John Paul Jones captures Serapis
Jones took command of the Bonhomme Richard and was accompanied by four small ships. They sailed around the British Isles. The fleet of ships stopped the Baltic merchant fleet under convoy of the British ships, Serapis and Countess of Scarborough. -
Spain Declares war on Great Britain
When Spain declares war on Great Britain, they make an alliance with the Americans. Spain's King Charles III would not agree to a treaty of alliance with the United States. -
British forces capture Charles Town
After about 6 weeks, General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered to the British. -
British surrender at Yorktown
The British surrendered at Yorktown in 1781 because they were, "Lacking the financial resources to raise a new army." -
Treaty of Paris
Signed by representatives of King George III, it officially ended the Revolutionary War. -
Congress prohibits enslaved people imported to the US
In 1807, the U.S. Congress passes an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States." Later, the ban happened in 1808.
