Middle Stage Timeline

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  • Meeting of the second Continental Congress

    a Continental army was established, and George Washington was elected Commander in Cheif.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    This is where the start of the Revolutionary War took place. The first shots were fired here.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    First major battle of the Revolutionary war.

  • Failed seizure of Quebec under Benedict Ardnold

    Patriots attempt to capture Quebec and fail. Led by Benidict Arnold and Montgomery.
  • Common Sense published

    Common Sense published

    Thomas Paine's Common Sense was published to tell Americans that they needed their Independence.

  • Adoption of the Declaration of Independence

    The 13 colonies declared their Independence from Great Britain.

  • Battle of Trenton

    Washington launched a battle of surprise attacks on a group of Hessians.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    Major turning point of Revolutionary War. Foreign Natalions allied with the colonists.

  • Paoli Massacre

    Battle of Revolutionary war fought in near Philadelphia, Pa. Suprise attack on British.
  • Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge

    Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge

    Winter quaters for George Washingtons army.