Middle Stages Timeline

By BarnerC

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The first military engagements for the American Revolutionary War. Fought on April 19,1775 in Middlesex County in the Providence of Massachusetts Bay in the towns of Lincoln, Lexington, Concord, Menotomy and Cambridge.

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    The British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts on July 17, 1775.

  • Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold

    During the American Revolution, Patriot forces under Benedict Arnold and also General Richard Montgomery attempted and failed to capture the British-occupied city of Quebec. Montgomery lost his life in this attach. This was the first major defeat in the Revolutionary War for the Americans.

  • Common Sense Published

    Written by Thomas Paine, Common Sense put forth Paine's arguments in favor of American Independence.

  • Meeting of the Second Continental Congress

    Managed the colonial war effort and also the move towards independence. Established the Declaration of Independence.

  • Adoption of the Declaration of Independence

    This statement was adopted by the Second Continental Congress that meet in the PA State House in Philadelphia. The document announced that the 13 American colonies now saw themselves as being independent states, free from Great Britain.

  • Battle of Trenton

    Lead by General George Washington, his army crossed the Delaware River and went on to win this crucial battle that took place and defeated Garrison of Hessian Mercenaries.

  • Paoli Massacre (Battle of Paoli)

    George Washington left a force under General Anthony Wayne to monitor the British as they prepared to move on the revolutionary capital of Philadelphia. British forces led a surprise attack on Wayne's encampment and killed a few Americans.

  • Battle of Saratoga

    This was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. British and Hessian troops surrendered their arms. In this battle General John Burgoyne lost 86% of his forces.

  • Washington's Encampment at Valley Forge

    Commander George Washington lead his troops into winter quarters in Valley Forge, PA. Washington defied Congress' demand to attach the British in Philadelphia and insisted that this men needed time to rest and refit. However, there was not much food nor was there clothing to keep these men warm.