Revolution Time Line- Ragan

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  • Bunker Hill

    Bunker Hill

    The British defeated the American patriots on Bunker Hill. The colonists became more resistant to the British and Charleston fell under British control.
  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Battle of Lexington and Concord

    American Victory.
    Known as the "shot heard around the world", it signified the beginning of the American Revolution.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    DOI was signed, the colonists wanted to separate from British rule because they believed they'd be fine without them.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    The Battle of Trenton was won by the Americans. This was significant because American soldiers captured almost nine hundred Hessian officers and soldiers, and also, they had taken most of their weaponry.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    The colonists won.
    This battle was important because the French began to provide military assistance to the colonists.
  • The Battle of Cowpens

    The Battle of Cowpens

    The Battle of Cowpens was won by the Americans. It was significant to the war because it improved American battle strategies and it also slowed the British down as they tried to invade.
  • York Town

    York Town

    The Americans succeeded in defeating the British. This siege practically ended military operations in the American Revolution.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Americans were victorious!
    This treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War, and it recognized American independence. It was signed on September 3rd 1783, yet it went into effect on May 12th, 1784.