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1775-1783
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The Rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes
Paul Revere and William Dawes ride to warn the patriots od the approaching British. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord (British Wins)
The British regulars pushed back the local minutemen. "The shot heard 'round the world." Start of the Revolutionary War. -
The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga (Americans Win)
Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys along with Benedict Arnold seized Fort Ticonderoga from the British. This gained many much needed supplies for the revolution. -
Gerogre Washington named Commander in Chief of the army
WAhington was named the Commander in Chief of the new Continental Army. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill (British Win)
The patriots were pushed out of Massachussetts after 3 assaults on Bunker Hill. Althogh the British suffered heavy losses, they were still victorious in this battle. This battle was actually fought on Breed's Hill, not Bunker's Hill. -
The Battle of Quebec (British Win)
An American force with Canadian support attacked the city of Quebec and was met by the British garrison who also had Canadian support. The Americans attacked in a blizzard to hide there movements. They suffered heavy losses and were defeated, -
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is published
Thomas Paine published his thoughts in "Common Sense" to help convince Americans to join the revolution. -
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
A declaration of rights created by the locals of Virginia to state all of the rights that they should have and don't because of the British rule. -
The Declaration of Independence
Congress accepts the Declaration of Independence this morning. The forst public reading of it was in Philadelphia. -
The Battle of Long Island (British Win)
The British crossed to Long Island, NY, and with an overwhelming force they defeated most of the Americans. Gen. Washington came to the rescue of the remaining troops and they escaped to safety. -
The Battle of Harlem Heights (Americans Win)
British Redcoats tried to take the Continental Army's position of higher ground, but failed to do so. -
The Battle of White Plains (British Win)
British and Hessian soldiers pushed the Americans from their position on the White Plains. -
The Battle of Fort Washington (British Win)
Hessian soldiers captured Fort Wahington from the defending American patriots. -
The Battle of Trenton (Americans Win)
Washington crosses the Delaware River to suprise the Hessians after Christmas day. The patriots regain hopes to win the war. -
The Battle of Princeton (Americans Win)
Washington crossed back over the river after Trenton to let his troops sign back up if they wanted to since their term was over. When they did, Washington had them march to Princeton and defeat the Redcoats stationed there. -
First American Flag
Betsy Ross was said to have made the very first American flag, but nothing was ever proved. -
Lafayette arrives in Philadelphia
The French noble, Lafayette, arrives in Philadelphia to help in the patriot's cause for free. -
The Battle of Oriskany (Americans Win)
The British with Indian help managed to push back the patriots at Oriskany but had to retreat soon after when the patriots counter-attacked. -
The Battle of Bennington (Americans Win)
German, British, and Indian forces were captured by an American force of patriots. -
The Battle of Brandywine (British Win)
The Americans were surrounded and retreated to safety. It was reported that both armies suffered major losses in this battle. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
The Americans attacked one of the best armies from England and held their own. This greatly increased their spirits. -
Paoli Massacre (British Win)
Thr British ambushed the Americans and brutally murdered them with their bayonets. -
The Battle of Germantown (British Win)
American forces tried to attack the British and Hessians at Germantown but were pushed back and many were taken captive. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
The Americans defeated and captured one of the British armies. It was a very crushing defeat for the British. -
Valley Forge
Washington's army retires to their winter quarters in Valley Forge and about 23% of the army dies over the time they spend there. -
Washington leaves Valley Forge
Washington and his army move out of Valley Forge after a tough winter. -
Spain at war with England
Spain declared war on Britain this day. -
French arrive
French troops arrive in the colonies to assist the patriots. -
The Articles of Confederation
Articles adopted to help form the first rules for the newly formed colonies and government. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse (British Win, but very costly)
An American force inflicted heavy casualties to the British army then retreated. -
The Battle of Yorktown (Americans Win)
A huge force of American and French armies attacked and captured the army of Gen. Cornwallis. -
The Treaty of Paris
A peace treaty signed by England and America that ended the Revolutionary War.
