Revolution Timeline

  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord

    This was the first battle of the Revolutionary war. Nobody knew who shot the first shot. It was known as the "shot heard around the world". The Americans won this war. This changed momentum by persuading many Americans to help fight for independence and officially marked the start of the war
  • Bunker Hill

    Bunker Hill

    This war occurred in Charlestown (now part of Boston). Although the British technically won this war, it is considered an American victory because it proved the rebels had a chance and would be hard to defeat.
  • Quebec

    Quebec

    This was a failed attempt at invading Canada. Gained hope for success from successfully invading Ticonderoga. This was a British Victory. The impact was that it led to British control over Canada and many loyalists migrated North
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    This was a document that declared our independence from Great Britain. It also protects our unalienable rights as individuals.
  • Trenton

    Trenton

    Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware river and defeated Hessian mercenaries. This helped set the stage for another victory at Princeston which helped boost the morale of the troops. This ended as an American victory
  • Saratoga

    Saratoga

    This war was an American victory that persuaded France to recognize American independence and provide military assistance. The impact of this war showed everyone we were capable of defeating a world power.
  • Camden

    Camden

    This was a British victory that lead to them controlling most of Georgia and South Carolina
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    This officially ended the Revolutionary war and recognized America's independence. It gave America most of the land west of the Mississippi river and lead to westward expansion.