Middle Stages Timeline

By michael.barnett

  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    These battles kicked off the start of the American Revolutionary War

  • Meeting of the Second Continental Congress

    They eventually established separation from Great Britain

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Despite losing the battle it increased moral significantly as they had caused heavy casualties to the enemy

  • Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold

    First major defeat of Revolutionary War, General Richard Montgomery died during the attempt

  • Commons Sense Published

    United colonists

  • Adoption of the Deceleration of Independence

    Formal statement by the 13 Colonies stating their right to choose their own government

  • Battle of Trenton

    George Washington defeated a Hessian army totaling 1400 capturing 918

  • Battle of Saratoga

    Was a turning point in the Revolutionary War
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    Washington's Encampment at Valley Forge

    Known for harsh conditions and for turning a weakened Continental Army into a force capable of beating the British

  • Paoli Massacre(Battle of Paoli)

    British soldiers snuck up on sleeping American soldiers and stabbed them in their sleep or setting them on fire