American Revolutionary War Timeline

By Matthew1129

  • Paul's Reveres Ride

    Paul Revere makes his famous ride to warn the colonist that the "British are coming".

  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    "The shot heard around the world". The Americans win and the British retreat.

  • Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

    Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British.

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    A major battle in Boston. American troops were told "don't shoot till you see the whites of there eyes".

  • The Declaration of Independence is Adopted

    The Continental Congress agrees to Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence.

  • George Washington Crosses The Delaware

    On Christmas Night George Washington Cross the Delaware River to surprise the enemy.

  • America Chooses a Flag

    The Continental Congress adopts the "Stars and Stripes". Flag sewn by Betsy Ross.

  • Battle of Saratoga

    British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army to the Americans after suffering defeat at the battle of Saratoga.

  • Valley Forge

    The Continental army under George Washington spends the winter training troops at Valley Forge.

  • Alliance with France

    France recognized the United States as an independent country with The "Treaty of Alliance".

  • Articles of Confederation

    Defined the official government​ of the United States.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty that officially​ ended the war.