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Battle of Lexington and Concord
1st Offical battle, known as shot heard around the World. British won at Lexington but colonists chased them back to Boston at Concord -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga serverd as a key point of access to both Canada and the Hudson River Valley. Benedict Arnold of Massachusetts joined Ethan Allen. The battle of Fort Ticonderoga was 1st American victory of Revolutionary War. -
Second Continental Congress Meets
Started with the battle of Lexington and Concord. It established the miltia as the Continental Army too represent the 13 states. Elected Washington as commander in chief of the Continental Army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Took place on Breeds Hill, British defeated the Americans.
Americans were determined to fight the British. -
American defeat at Quebec
A military conflict. Powerful American attack on the British. Winter (1775-1776) -
British evacuate Boston
Forced to evacuate Boston following General George Washington. -
Declaration of Independence issued
By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4th, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. -
Battle of Long Island
1st sizeable battles.
Turned out to be one of the bloodiest battles. -
British occupy New York City
New York was a major trade place for the Americans and it would allow the British troops to get supplies ships from Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
Battle was faught between the Americans against the Hessians and British troops after the Americans lost the battle in NY.
Washington led the main Continental Army. -
British occupy Philadelphia (1777-1778)
British troops marched into Philadelphia and occupied the city forcing the Continental Congress, meeting in the Pennsylvania State House to flee to the interior of Pennsylvania. -
Battle of Brandywine
British won the battle of Brandywine.
Caused colonists to gain confidence because they killed many.
The battle was on attempt for the British to seize. -
Battle of Saratoga
British came down to Canada and wanted to take over New England but Americans said no.
Lasted through September 19, 1777 - October 7, 1777. -
Articles of Confedertion adopted
Written agreement, unting the 13 founding states agreed to create a confederacy. -
Alliance with France
Americans wanted to form alliance with France, because they knew the French was very powerful and the Americans needed to defeat the British.
Americans had lack of supplies; lack of weapons also. -
Battle of Monmouth Courthouse
American Revolutionary War.
Washington failed to destory the British, but damaged British troops badly. -
Winter at Valley Forge
It was the low point of America's stuggle (1777-1778) for independence.
Could wet snowy weather made a bunch of people die. People deserted the Continental Army. -
Fall of Savannah
Between Continental Army and militia. Caused by a siege (American Revolutionary). British won. -
Spain enters the War
Spain dod not like the British.
Spain declares War on Great Britian. -
Siege of Charleston
(March 29, 1780 - May 12, 1780)
Major battle which took place towards the end of the American Revolution War after the British began to shift their strategic. Focused towards the American Southern Colonies. -
Benedict Arnold treason discovered
Benedict Arnold is a Major General in the Continental Army but Benedict Arnold defected to the British Army. -
French and British battle in Chesapeake Bay
Battle was a great defeat of the British. -
Siege of Yorktown
(September 28, 1781 - October 19, 1781)
Lost Major battle in the American Revolution.
America won the battle of this War. -
Cornwallis Surrenders
(1819 - 1820)
Surrender at the Battle of Yorktown (Continental Army.) -
George Washington named Commander in chief
Washington was oppointed Major General and then was elected by congress to be commander in chief.
