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Battle of Lexington and Concord
1) Battle of Lexington and Concord- A British military force from the Boston Garrison tries to seize the rebellion’s supplies at Lexington, but the militia realized that they would try to take it weeks before they actually came, the first shots were fired at sunrise at Lexington, while the regulars were searching for the supplies the militia fell back to Concords North Bridge, where approximately 500 militia successfully defeated 3 companies of the King’s troops. -
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Kody's Timeline of The Revolutionary War
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Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Occurred when a small force made up of The Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold defeated a small British garrison and looted the belongings of the garrison. Other things such as cannons were transported to Boston and used to fortify Dorchester Heights. -
Second Continental Congress meets
- a meeting of delegates of the 13 colonies that started meeting in the summer of 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after the warfare of the revolutionary war had begun. The Second Continental Congress focused on the war effort, by adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, raising armies, directing strategies, appointing diplomats, and making formal treaties.
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Battle of Buker Hill
Took place mostly on and around Breed’s Hill, during the Siege of Boston. The leaders of the colonial forces besieging Boston learned that British generals were planning to send forces to occupy hills around the city; so 1,200 troops were set up on Breed’s Hill and nearby Bunker Hill. -
George Washington named Commander-In-Chief
Washington gives his first orders from his headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. -
American Defeat at Quebec
American forces attack the city of Quebec in a failed attempt to drive the British out of Canada and don't gain the support of Canada -
British evacuate Boston
After American forces fortify Dorchester Heights British general Howe decides to evacuated Boston instead of risk another frontal assault, the colonies win! -
Declaration of Independence Issued
Washington ordered that the Declaration of Independence read to the Continental Army -
Battle of Long Island
a major victory for the British, after defeating the British in the siege of Boston, Washington decides that the city’s harbor would make an excellent base for the British Navy during the campaign, while William Howe landed a few miles across the harbor from Manhattan where they slowly reinforced ships in Lower New York Bay, and then attacked the continental army -
British occupy NYC
British Capture NYC from the Colonies after the battle of Long Island -
Battle of Trenton
the continental army crossed the Delaware River north of Trenton, NJ, to attack the Hessian force garrisoned at Trenton, after a brief battle most of the Hessian force was captured. -
Battle of Brandywine
in the largest land battle of the American War of Independence British and American forces fought near Chadd’s Ford, and Washington was defeated, 2 weeks later Howe and his forces occupied Philadelphia -
British occupy Philadelphia
British general Howe defeats Washington at the battle of Brandywine and captures Philadelphia -
Battle of Saratoga
this battle decided the fate of General Burgoyne’s army in the War of Independence. Burgoyne’s plan was to divide New England from the rest of the colonies; everything started well, but slowed. He won a small victory over the Continental Army, his gains were erased when he again attacked the Americans October 17 at the Battle of Bemis Heights Burgoyne was compelled to retreat, and then his army was surrounded forcing him to surrender October 17, 1777 -
Winter at Valley Forge
in the largest land battle of the American War of Independence British and American forces fought near Chadd’s Ford, and Washington was defeated, 2 weeks later Howe and his forces occupied Philadelphia -
Alliance with France
French and American representatives sign a treaty of alliance and France recognizes America as an ally -
Battle of Monmouth Court House
Opposing forces clash at New Jersey, the battle shows the training and discipline of the Winter at Valley Forge -
Spain Enters the War
Spain declares war on Britain, but refuses to admit an alliance to America. -
Fall of Savannah
the recapture of Savannah, Georgia was attempted by French Admiral Comte d’Estaing and failed -
Seige of Charleston
one of the major battles of the end of the revolution, after six weeks of siege Major Benjamin Lincoln surrendered the city -
Benedict Arnold's treason is discovered
Revolutionary War officer Benedict Arnold met with British Major John Andre to arrange the betrayal of West Point -
Adoption of the Articles of Confederation
after over a year of debate the articles of Confederation were adopted. Not until March 1781 would the final state Maryland ratify the agreement -
French and British Battle in Chesapeake Bay
A major battle of the revolutionary war fought on September 5, 1781, the biggest battle at sea of the revolutionary war, won by the French. -
Seige of Yorktown
General George Washington leads 17,000 French and Continental troops, they fought for almost a month against Charles Cornwallis until her surrendered. -
Cornwallis Surrenders
after a long hard battle Lord Cornwallis surrenders, and the Treaty of Paris was signed, the Declaration of Independence it recognized, and American independence is won
