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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battle started it all! Americans got the W,
Important People: General Gage, Paul Revere -
Washington named Commander
George Washington was named commander of the continental army formed by the Continental Congress. American wins this one easily. Leading the opposing team, General Richard Montgomery , fails at leading them. He turns northeast with his remaining soldiers and heads to Quebec. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British wins this one, just because the Americans went someplace else. The Americans put up a fight with the British and killed alot of thier people. General Gage was the one who made the bad desicion to fight uphill. -
British evacuates Boston
Americans won this one due to Washington's successful placement of fortifactions and cannons on Dorchester Heights, which over looks the city from the south. -
Declaration of Independence.
On July 4, 1776, The thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves independent and no longer a part of the British Empire. Instead they formed a union that would become a new nation- the USA. John Adams was a leader in pushing for independence, which was aninimously approved on July 2. -
Battle of Long Island
This was the first major battle after the United States declared independence in July, 1776. This was a major victory for the Brithish and defeat for the Americans under General George Washington. it was the start of a successful British campaign that gave British control of the strategically important city of New York. -
Britiish occupy New York
The Brithish came with alot of soldiers. The Americans, led by Washington, didn't stand a chance. The British came in and easily took it over. The had 2 times more soldiers than the Americans. But the Americans, thanks to the cover of the mist, silently the entire army ferried to Manhattan and safety. -
Battle of Trenton
Americans win this one. As they were retreating the weather changed and they turned around and fought the Hessians killing 100 and capturing 900. -
American defeat at Quebec
American failed at trying to attack the city, British win.
The first set of troops, 600, were commaned by General Montgomery.
The second with 1,100 led by General Benedict Arnold. Everyone was either killed or imprisoned. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
British pounded American fort to rubble. British won.
10,000 British soldiers led by General John Burgoyne. -
British occupy Philadelphia
The Philadelphia campaign was A British iniitiative in the American Revolutionary War to gain control of Philadelphia wich was then the seat of the Second Continental Congress. British General William Howe after unsuccessfully attempting to draw Continental Army, General George Washington into a battle in nothern New Jersey, embarked his army on transports, and landed them at the northern end of Chesapeake Bay. -
Battle of Bradywine
The Battle of Brandywine, also known as the Battle of Brandywine Creek, was fought between the American army of Major General George Washington and the British army of General Sir William Howe on September 11, 1777. The British defeated the Americans and forced them to withdraw toward the American capital of Philadelphia. The engagement occurred near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania during Howe's campaign to take Philadelphia, part of the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Saratoga
On October 17, 1777, 5,895 British and Hessian toops surrendered thier arms. General John Burgoyne had lost 86% of his expiditionary force that had triumphantly marched into New york from Canada in the early summer of 1777. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation, formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, was an agreement among the 13 founding states that established the United States of America as a confederation of sovereign states and served as its first constitution.Its drafting by the Continental Congress began in mid-1776, and an approved version was sent to the states for ratification in late 1777. -
Winter at Valley Forge
When George Washington led his troop into Valley Forge it was in the middle of winter and Patriot sprits were down. Conditions at Valley Forge were terrible. The soldiers lacked decent food, clothing, and shelter. Conditions got so bad that many men deserted the camp without permission. -
Alliance with France
Representatives from the United States and France signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance in Paris. The Treat of Amity and Commerce recognized the United States as an independent nation and encouraged trade between France and America. The Treaty of Amity provided military alliance against Great Britain. -
Battle of Monmouth Court House
George Washington dispatched Major General Charles Lee with 5,000 men to assault the British rear guard near Monmouth Courthouse. Lee mismanaged the fight and was forced to retreat with the British in pursuit. Repeatedly British Attacks were beaten off. Both sides claiming victory ended the battle. -
Fall of Savannah
British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and his force of between 2,500 and 3,600 troops lunched a surprise attack on American forces defending Savannah, Georgia. -
Spain enters war
Spain entered the Revolutionary War by creating an alliance with the Americans. The American Revolution already created a world war between Britain and France. By Spain entering the war the British would have to spread the resources even thinner. -
Siege of Charleston
The American Army probably suffered the worst defeat in the war at the Siege of Charleston. Major General Benjamin Lincoln had to surrender to British Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton and his army of 10,000 in Charleston, South Carolina. General Lincoln suffered much humiliation after this. The British won this battle. -
Benedict's treason discovered
Benedict Arnold met with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over west point, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army. The plot was foiled and Arnold, who was a former American hero, became a traitor. -
French and British Battle at Chesapeake Bay
George Washington commanded Marquis de Lafayette and an American army of 5,000 troops to block Charles Cornwallis escape for Yorktown, while the French naval fleet blocked the British escape by sea. The Americans won the Battle -
Seige of Yorktown
George Washington commanding a force of 17,000 French and Continental troops began the Siege of Yorktown, against the British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and 9,000 other British troops. This siege was the most important battle of the Revolutionary War. The Americans won this battle. -
Cornwallis Surrenders
Charles Cornwallis after three weeks non-stop bombardment both day and night, surrendered to George Washington in the field at Yorktown. Him surrendering ended the Revolutionary War. The Americans won the war.
