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Battle of Lexington and Concord
Lexingotn won by Brittish, Concord won by Brittish. "Shot heard around the world." -
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American Revolution
Freedom from Great Britain -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Patriots win with Greenmotn boys and Benedict Arnold get supplies. -
Second Continental Congress meets.
Members of the Congress(delecates) meet up again, and establish the continental army. -
George Washington named commander-in-chief.
Washington was elected at the 2nd continental congress after serving in the House Of Burgesses -
Battle of Bunker Hill
(Breeds Hill) American militia lost mainly because of low ammunition and gunpowder. -
American Defeat at Quebec
Washington crosses Delawere on Christmas day to Trenton. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington crosses the Delawere, and suprise attacks Hessians. American victory. -
Brittish evacuate Boston.
British forces were forced to evacuate Boston, because George Washington was successful in placing his fortifications and cannons on Dorchester Heights, which overlooks the city from the south. 11,000 British troops and about 1,000 loyalists departed by ship and sailed to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Patriots won. -
Declaration Of Independence
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. When the second Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence, the 13 colonies were done with all of their connections with Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence stated the colonist’s reasons for wanting independence. By declaring themselves and independent country, the colonists were able to set up an official alliance with France and have French assistance in the war. -
Battle of Long Island
In New York, Brittish were trying to conquer of all New England and face Washingtons army. Brittish victory. -
Brittish occupy New York
British general William Howe attacked the American center after they had completed their work. They attacked the Americans with my many warships and German troop to assist them. About 50 American soldiers were killed during the fighting, some after they surrendered, and 367 were captured. Washington’s army suffered another defeat, but continued to fight for independence. -
Battle of BrandyWine
Even though the US had a great defence position, Brittish were too strong, Brittish victory. -
Battle of Saratoga
Brittish General John Burgoyne won against Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates. -
Battle of Philadelphia
As Brittish marched onto Philly, America, with its newly allies, French, stood well and won. American Victory. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation provided only loose federation of the American states. Congress was a single house each state having one vote, and a president elected to chair the assembly. Although Congress did not have the right to levy taxes, it did have the authority over foreign affairs and could regulate and national army and declare war and peace. -
Winter at Valley Forge
When George Washington led his troop into Valley Forge it was in the middle of winter and Patriot sprits were down. Conditions at Valley Forge were terrible. The soldiers lacked decent food, clothing, and shelter. Conditions got so bad that many men deserted the camp without permission. -
Alliance with France
France signed the Treaty of Alliance to help us against the Brittish. -
Battle of Monmouth Court House
George Washington dispatched Major General Charles Lee with 5,000 men to assault the British rear guard near Monmouth Courthouse. Lee mismanaged the fight and was forced to retreat with the British in pursuit. Repeatedly British Attacks were beaten off. Both sides claiming victory ended the battle. -
Fall of Savannah
British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and his force of between 2,500 and 3,600 troops lunched a surprise attack on American forces defending Savannah, Georgia. -
Spain enters War
Spain entered the Revolutionary War by creating an alliance with the Americans. The American Revolution already created a world war between Britain and France. By Spain entering the war the British would have to spread the resources even thinner. -
Siege of Charelston
The American Army probably suffered the worst defeat in the war at the Siege of Charleston. Major General Benjamin Lincoln had to surrender to British Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton and his army of 10,000 in Charleston, South Carolina. General Lincoln suffered much humiliation after this. The British won this battle. -
Benedict Arnold Treason
Benedict Arnold met with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over west point, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army. The plot was foiled and Arnold, who was a former American hero, became a known traitor. -
French and Brittish batlle in Chesapeake Bay
The French blocked off the Brittishs Navy, in Yorktown, and America by land, Patriot Victory -
Siege of Yorktown
Final battle, WE WON LET FREEDOM RING -
Cornwallis Surrenders
Cornwallis surrenders at Battle of Yorktown, WE WON!!! WOOT WOOT!
