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Minute men and the redcoats clash in a battle that comes to be know with the phrase "the shot heard 'round the world"
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The second continental congress meets in Philadelphia with respresentatives from the colonies to discuss the idea of freedom from Great Britian.
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George Washington, a well respected general during the French and Indian War, was named and voted Commander in Cheif of the Patriots military efforts
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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.
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This novel, published by Paine, challenged the authority of Great Britian and its royal monarchy.
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This document proclaimed the inherent rights of man, and the people right to rebel against inadequate governmens.
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Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence and sends it off to a printer to be distributed throughout the colonies.
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This battle is another loss for the Continental Army, and George Washingtons army escapes during the night.
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A patriot attack that succeeds to capture Trenton from the Hessians. The continental army did this by crossing the Delaware river.
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British defeat Americans
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Burgoyne surrenders to American General "granny" Gates in Saratoga, New York.
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Washington and his army retires during the winter to their quarters and suffer through a tough winter with many losses.
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Prussian soldier trains U.S. army to be disciplined soldiers.
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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.
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French and American efforts team up in an alliance to besiege Newport, RI.
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Redcoats occupy Savannah.
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Spain decalres war on Great Britain with the intention of reaquiring Florida
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George Washington names Nathanael Green the commander of the Southern army after testing his loyalty to the Patriot effort.
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This document establishes America as a Federation of States.
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Cornwallis is surrounded by land and also by sea and is forced to surrender to the French and American troops in Yorktown, VA.
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The United States and Great Britain sign this document to end the war
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Document signed at this time. All states approve.
