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Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord started the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). Tensions had been building up for a while, British trrops had been sent to Concord to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock. That same night Paul Revere rode through warning everyone about the attack so they were ready. Within the first shot the Americans were backing down. By the end of the day, british troops lost 273 soliders, the Revolutionary War had begun -
Second Continental Congress
After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, a second Continental Congress met. The Congress included 65 delegates. At the Congress meeting they had decided to brake away from Great Britan, on May 15, 1776, they decided to officialy put the colonies in a state of defense, they formed an army called the American Continental Army, Congress offically appointed George Washinggton as commander and chief of the army. The Second Continental Congress decided most of the importan ideas throughout the war. -
Bunker Hill
The battle is one of the most important colonial victories in the U.S. War for Independence. Fought during the seige of Boston. The British planned to occupy Dorchester Heights on the Boston peninsula, which overwhelmed the colonists. The colonists decided action had to be taken in order to stop the Brittish and protect themselves from attack. This was all they could take, their freedom needed to be protected. -
Declaration of Independence
In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was beginning to form. Thomas Jefferson had an idea of the consequences it held for the 13 colonies, who were announcing their intention to break free from the British rule. The many signers were unaware of the effects it would have. The Decleration of Independence changed history and created a ripple effect toward the nations independence. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton took place near Trenton, New Jersey and was led by General George Washington with around 2,400 troops. The battle was fought between Americans against Hessians and Britis troops. Within the first 10 days the Americans had won two important battles. The victories reassured American control and improved the unity of the army. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point for the American Revolution. The battle was fought between the Continental Army, led by Horatio Gates, and the British Army, commanded by John Burgoyne on the Hudson River, in Saratoga, New York. After about a month the British surrendered at Saratoga. There was Another American victory. -
Winter at Valley Forge
George Washington and his army stuggled to survive the tough cold winter at Valley Forge. Washington and his continental army were living in terrible conditions with a lack of food and shelter, the army was being trained by General Nathanael Greene who transformed them into a fighting force. Six months later the Americans arrived, a new army anxious to fight the British as a now Mature Army. -
John Paul Jonnes capture the Serapes
At the Battle of Flamborough Head, Commodore John Paul Jones and Bonhomme Richard captures HMS Serapis.Serapis was a powerful frigate, designed for versatility and power during ocean battles. The only voyageunder the british flag was given orders to protect the Baltic Merchant Fleet from piracy, John Paul Jones stood issuing battle orders from the deck of the French Bon Homme Richard as the ship was locked in battle with Serapis. Jones eventually captured Serapis and won. -
Battle of King's Mountain
The battle occured in Kng's Mountain, North Carolina and was a military conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America.The Americans found the British soldiers encamped on the top of King's Mountain. In about an hour they had killed or captured every British soldier in the ensuing battle, ending in a victory for the American Colonists. -
British surrender at Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolutuion. The American forces were led by General George Wahington combined by French forces led by General Comte de Rochambeau to fight the British Army commanded by Genral Lord Cornwallis. The two armies met North of New York City in order to defeatt he British, they agreed to attack General Cornwallis and his 9,000 men army at Yorktown, Virginia, By late September The Amercans and French had General Cornwaills surendered. -
Treaty of Paris ratified
After the Treaty of Paris was signed, it was sent to the Continental Congress. The United States had six months to ratifyThe Treaty of Paris, it was ratified by the Congress of the United States. They met in the Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House. The Treaty of Paris ratiied ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as and indpendent nation. -
Washington's Farewell
Geoge Washington prepares a final draft of his presedential farwell address. The Farewell Address embodies the core beliefs that Washington hoped would continue to guide the nation. Washington would reiterate the hope he had for the country, as he did not want it to be destroyed over time. Washington's Farewll Address has long been recognized as a towering statement of American political purpose.
