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Gage dispatched 700 soldiers to capture colonial leaders and supplies at Concord. Militiamen confronted the British regulars first at Lexington and then at Concord.
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Delegates from 13 colonies met shortly after the Revolutionary War began.
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3,000 British troops attacked American fortifications on Breed's hill and Bunker Hill overlooking Boston.
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John Adams nominates George Washington to lead the newly created Continental Army. He resigns as Commander on December 23, 1783.
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This document challenged the authority of the British government and royal monarchy.
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This document proclaimed the inherent rights of men, including the right to rebel against "inadequate" government.
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This was enacted in conjunction with the Declaration of Independence. Virginia was the first state to have its own constitution.
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Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence and it is sent to the printer. Delegates begin to sign it on August 2.
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Redcoats defeat George Washington's army. Washington's army escapes at night.
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The British occupy New York.
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George Washington, Nathanael Greene, and Israel Putnam hold their ground at this battle.
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Benedict Arnold defeated at the battle, but delayed British advance.
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Fort Washington, NY is captured by the Hessians.
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Lord Cornwallis captures Fort Lee from Nathanael Greene.
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Washington Crosses the Delaware and captures Trenton from Hessians.
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Benedict Arnold's troops force a British retreat at Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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Cherokees lose most of their land east of the mountains.
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The flag of the United States would be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; the union would be thirteen stars, white in a blue field.
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The British win the Battle of Brandywine, Pennsylvania.
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British forces under the command of Major General Charles Grey led a surprise attack on Wayne's encampment near the Paoli Tavern.
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Burgoyne surrenders to General Gates
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Washington's army retires to winter quarters at Vallet Forge.
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The United States and France sign the French Alliance.
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British General William Howe is replaced by Henry Clinton.
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The Redcoats occupy Savannah.
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Washington names Nathanael Greene commander of the Southern Army.
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The Articles of Confederation are adopted.
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Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, VA when surrounded on land and sea by Americans and French
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Lord North resigns as British prime minister
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The United States and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Paris.
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Although signed on September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution is only adopted when New Hampshire ratified it on this date.
