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Revolution Timeline

  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Battle of Lexington and Concord

    It changed the momentum because the colonies won making them believe they could win the war. Since this was the official start of the war, it caused many colonist to support independence from Britain.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    The British won however, this battle let the colonies know they could fight the British. This also let the British know that this war would be costly.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The formal statement of the colonies of their independence from Britain.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    The Colonies won and this battle changed the momentum of the war by adding morale and support from other nations. France started openly supporting them and signed a treaty, because they saw the colonies had an actual chance.
  • Battle of Kettle Creek

    Battle of Kettle Creek

    The British won this battle which let them hold Georgia. This foothold was what let them invade S.A.
  • British take control of Charleston

    British take control of Charleston

    The British won and gaining control of Charleston let them control the south. In the worst defeat the colonies faced, they surrendered and lost many soldiers in this battle.
  • Battle of Cowpens

    Battle of Cowpens

    A win and turning point for the colonies in S.C that hurt British attempts to control the south.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Ended the war and recognized the colonies as independent from Britain and its own nation.