Middle Stages Timeline

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  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The battles of Lexington and Concord was the start of the Revolutionary War. The battles were fought within the towns of Lincoln, Cambridge Menotomy, Lexington, and Concord.

  • Meeting of the Second Continental Congress

    The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the 13 colonies, soon after the Revolutionary War has begun.

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charleston. It was a fierce fight against the American patriots and the British army. It was a battle in the first stage of the Revolutionary War.

  • Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold

    Patriot forces made an attempt to capture the city of Quebec occupied by the British, aswell as win support for the American cause in Canada.

  • Common Sense Published

    Common Sense by Thomas Paine was published on January 10th 1776. It explained the need for independence from the British Empire.

  • Adoption of the Declaration of Independence

    The 13 American colonies served their political connections to Great Britain by issuing the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776.

  • Battle of Trenton

    The battle of Trenton was a small Revolutionary War battle that took place in New Jersey. In this battle, Washington led his troops across the partially frozen Delaware river to defeat the Hessian mercenaries and restore the fortunes of the American patriots
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    Battle of Saratoga

    The battles of Saratoga was a huge turning point in the American Revolution. It gave victory to the Americans over the British in the Revolutionary War.
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    Paoli Massacre (Battle of Paoli)

    The Paoli Massacre was a battle of the American Revolutionary War fought in Philadelphia. It is remembered as one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War. 53 Continental army soldiers lost their life and over 200 were wounded.
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    Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge

    In Valley Forge, George Washington taught soldiers how to use the bayonet, and how to re-form lines quickly in battles. Washington also received help from his wife.