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Lexington and Concord
Minute men and the redcoats clash in a battle that comes to be know with the phrase "the shot heard 'round the world" -
Second continental congress
The second continental congress meets in Philadelphia with respresentatives from the colonies to discuss the idea of freedom from Great Britian. -
George Washington
George Washington, a well respected general during the French and Indian War, was named and voted Commander in Cheif of the Patriots military efforts -
Battle of Bunker Hill
In this epic battle, the British drive the Americans from Breed's Hill. One contributing factor into the Americans loss was their lack of/limited supplies. -
"Common Sense"
This novel, published by Paine, challenged the authority of Great Britian and its royal monarchy. -
Virginia Declaration of Rights
This document proclaimed the inherent rights of man, and the people right to rebel against inadequate governmens. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence and sends it off to a printer to be distributed throughout the colonies. -
Battle of Long Island
This battle is another loss for the Continental Army, and George Washingtons army escapes during the night. -
Battle at Trenton
A patriot attack that succeeds to capture Trenton from the Hessians. The continental army did this by crossing the Delaware river. -
Battle of Brandywine, Pennsylvania
British defeat Americans -
Saratoga
Burgoyne surrenders to American General "granny" Gates in Saratoga, New York. -
Valley Forge
Washington and his army retires during the winter to their quarters and suffer through a tough winter with many losses. -
Varon von Steuben
Prussian soldier trains U.S. army to be disciplined soldiers. -
French Alliance
After a successful win at Saratoga, this proves to the French realize that an Alliance with the Americans would end up being beneficial to both groups. -
Newport
French and American efforts team up in an alliance to besiege Newport, RI. -
Savannah
Redcoats occupy Savannah. -
Spains declaration of war
Spain decalres war on Great Britain with the intention of reaquiring Florida -
New commander of the southern army
George Washington names Nathanael Green the commander of the Southern army after testing his loyalty to the Patriot effort. -
Articles of Confederation
This document establishes America as a Federation of States. -
Yorktown
Cornwallis is surrounded by land and also by sea and is forced to surrender to the French and American troops in Yorktown, VA. -
Treaty of Paris
The United States and Great Britain sign this document to end the war -
U.S. Constitution
Document signed at this time. All states approve.
