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American Revolution
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Battle of Lexington and Concord
Americans won the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Important people were General Gage and Paul Revere. This was the first battle that started the war. -
Second Continental Congress meets
Convention of 13 delegates that started meeting. Important people were Peyton Randolph, Charles Thomson, Benjamin Frankllin, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Middleton. -
George Wasington named commander-in-chief
George Washington was named commander-in-chief appointed by the Continental Congress. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British won. They captured Charles Town peninsula. Important person was General Gage. -
American defeat at Quebec
British won. Kept the Americans out of Canada. Important people are General Montgomery and General Benedict Arnold. -
Spain enters the war
Beginning of 1776. Spain supported the 13 colonies. They saw this as an oppurtunity to weaken the British empire. -
British evacuate Boston
Riled up colonists. Important person was General John Thomas. -
Declaration of Independence issued
56 delegates signed. It was created to announce and explain the separation from Great Britain. Important people were Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, and Benjamin Franklin. -
Battle of Long Island
British won. Continental Army were driven out of New York. Important people were General Howe and General George Washington. -
British occupy New York City
Americans won. British leave New York City. George Washington returns triumphantly. Important person was George Washington. -
Battle of Trenton
Americans won. Inspired soldiers to serve long and recruit. Important person is General Howe. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
British won. Gained much needed supplies. -
Battle of Brandywine
British won. British captured the city and stayed there. Important people are Charles Cornawall, General Howe, and General George Washington. -
Battle of Saratoga
British won. Americans captured a large portion of British defenses. Important people are General Benedict Arnold, General Burgoyne, and Haratio Gates. -
British occupy Philadelphia
British government were not happy with the outcome of General Howe's campaign. They replaced him with Henry Clinton. Important person is General Howe. -
Articles of Confederation adopted
First American constitution. It solidified the idea we are our own country. It was a failure because it didn't provide a strong enough national government. Important person was Benjamin Franklin. -
Winter at Valley Forge
General Washington set up camp to keep an eye on the British Army. Important person was George Washington. -
Alliance with France
Paved the way for active French involvement in the war. Important person was Benjamin Franklin. -
Battle of Monmouth Court House
British won. Began the legend of Molly Pitcher. Important person was Henry Clinton. -
Fall of Savannah
British won. British held off Americans seige and held the city until late in the war. Important person was Archibald Campbell. -
Seige of Charleston
British won. Charleston surrendered in what may have been the greatest American defeat in the entire war. Important person was Henry Clinton. -
Benedict Arnold treason
He met with Major John Arnold and signed a traitorous pact. Conspiracy was found out and Andre was executed. Arnolad led troops in Virginia and Conneticut. He later moved to England. -
French and British battle in Chesapeake Bay
The battle was inconclusive, but a major defeat for the Britih. Decisive French victory. Important people were Sir Thomas Graves and Francois Joseph Paul. -
Siege of Yorktown
Americans won. Cornwallis settled in Yorktown to wait for supplies. Washington and his troops headed for Yorktown while the French headed for him by ship. Important person was General Cornwallis. -
Cornwallis surrenders
French and Washington's troops trapped Cornwallis and forced him to surrender. Important person is George Washington.
