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Lexington and Concord
Americans were defated at the battle of Concord and The British were defeated at the battle of Concord. This was the first battle also known as the shot that was heard around the world. -
Period: to
American Revolution
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The capture of Fort Ticonderoga
This battle was a patriot victory and colonists captured much needed supplies. It was later retaken by the British. -
Second continental congress meets
congress votes to decide whether or not to create a continental army to combat the British army. Elects Geroge Washington as commander and chief -
George Washington named commander in chief
At the Second Continental congress he was voted the surpreme commander in charge of the continental army. -
The battle of Bunker hill
Americans are on Breed's hill with low supplies. The British win the fight but the Americans are now confident in their capability to beat the British. -
American defeat at Quebec
Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery fail to drive Britain out of Canada. They fail to enlist the support of the Canadians -
The British evacuation of Boston
William Howe decides to evacuate Boston instead of fight the colonists because the colonists had heavy artillery. -
The Declaration of independeance is issued
The second continental congress decided our country needed a cause and a purpose to fight and win the war. This document states that it is breaking up with Britain. -
The battle of Long Island
The British pin down the patriots from both land and sea. -
British occupy New York
General Thomas Gage was replaced with general William Howe before the invasion started. there were 19,000 patriot soldiers defending. Most of which were inexpierienced and were ill-equipped. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle was won by the patriots and they did not lose any troops. this victory was a morale booster for the soldiers who desperately needed it. -
British occupy Philiadelphia
The British sent 15,000 soldiers to take over the city of Philiadelphia. -
battle of Brandywine
Britain wins the biggest battle of the war which took place in the battle of brandywine. -
Battle of Saratoga
Americans win the battle. Britain tried to cut off the colonies from one another via Hudson river. The turning point in the war when France decides to join the Americans cause. -
Articles of Confederation are adopted
It took 3 years after it was adopted to become ratified. -
Valley Forge
horrible living quarters. barley any food. inadequate clothing. This is where General Washington's army learned disapline and how to fight properly. -
Alliance with France
Treaty of alliance made France our ally and allowed them to side with the colonists to help fight in the war. -
battle of Monmouth Court House
Cornwallis escaped amongst the patriot confusion during the night due to miscommunications between general washington and his commander. -
Fall of Savannah
Called the first battle of Savannah and was won by the americans. -
Spain enters the war
Spain enters the war and fights for the colonists after they saw France had joined their alliance. -
Siege of Charleston
The British defenders repelled the American attackers from Charleston. -
Benedict Arnold's treason discovered
3 young patriots discovered him talking to british soldiers about stratagies and found out he was a traitor. -
French and British battle at chesapeake bay
A huge naval battle was fought and won by the French. -
Siege of Yorktown
Cornwallis is trapped by land and sea and cannot escape. he is forced to surrender. -
Cornwallis surrenders
Cornwallis sent his second in command to deliver the sword of surrender but Washington refused to accept the sword and sent his second in command to accept the sword.
