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Declaration of Independence
The members of the continental congress signed the declaration of Independence. A legal document that granted freedom to the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain. After the signing the document America broke all the connections with Great Britain. -
Benedict Arnold defeated at the battle of Valcour Island (Lake Champlain)
The Governor General of British North America Guy Carleton captured and destroyed the American ships that were under the command of American military officer Benedict Arnold. This was the first battle fought by the US Navy. -
British win battle of Brandywine, Pennsylvania.
The battle was fought between the American army of George Washington and the British army of Sir William Howe. The 'Redcoats' of the British army beat the American Rebels in the Patriots Force. -
Paoli Massacre, PA
Lord Grey of British launched a devastating attack on the unprepared American camps in Paoli. hundreds of soldiers were tortured and killed by the British. -
United States and France sign the French Alliance.
During the American Revolutionary war America signed alliance with France because America wanted Military alliance against the British. America was Independent at that time and they thought that France would be able to conquer the British West Indies. -
Battle of Barren Hill, Pennsylvania
British try to trap the continentals defending Valley Forge but Lafayette through maneuvering avoids the trap and the destruction of his forces by the British army. -
British abandon Philadelphia and return to New York.
When France entered into the war on the side of America,the British in Philadelphia got tensed. To avoid the fight with French , General Clinton forced his British army to leave Philadelphia and move to New York. -
Cherry Valley Massacre
British and Iroquois forces attack the village of Cherry Valley ,NY. This massacre happened because Alden who at that time was commanding the Massachusetts Regiment in Cherry Valley ignored the warnings that Iroquois were planning an attack. His force was unprepared for this unexpected attack. -
The Red Coats occupy Savannah
British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell launched a surprise attack on American forces defending Savannah,Georgia. American Major General Robert Howe and his force was severely outnumbered so they decided to evacuate the city and withdraw from the combat. -
American attempt to recapture Savannah
The city of Savannah,Georgia was captured by the Britishers and America joined forces with France to retake the city. The Americans and Britishers went in a war to take the control of Savannah. -
French troops arrive at Newport,RI, to aid the American cause
French General Rochambeau came with his well equipped soldiers to help American troops against the British.General Rochambeau joined forces with George Washington to kick British out of New York. -
The Battle of Cowan´s Ford, Huntersville, NC
The event caused British Army general Charles Cornwallis army to surrender themselves at Yorktown because Charles was expecting supply ships from Great Britain which never arrived. So because of being outnumbered he surrendered. -
Articles of Confederation adopted
The written document that established the functions of the government of the United States after the declaration of independence from Great Britain. The articles gave equal power to large and small states. -
Lord North resigns as British Prime Minister.
Lord North was regarded as a failure as Prime Minister due to his connection with defeat of British at Yorktown in 1781 and other battles. Due to the lack of respect and events that happened ,Lord North decided to resign as the Prime Minister -
British evacuate Savannah, GA
British Royal Governor Sir James Wright along with his officials and soldiers evacuate Savannah on their own will and head to Charleston,South Carolina. After the evacuation General Alured Clarke traveled to New York and Colonel Thomas Brown went to Florida. -
Americans and British sign preliminary articles of peace
Peace negotiations were made between America and British diplomats. The Articles of peace provided American Independence from the British and established geographical boundaries for new nation. -
Congress ratifies the preliminary peace treaty
Congress officially ratifies the preliminary peace treaty between Britain and America. This brought America one step closer to Independence. -
The United States and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Paris
The treaty established the independence of the United States of America. It also established U.S. boundaries and destroyed the colonial empire of Great Britain in North America. The treaty also brought peace in many nations.
