Revolutionary War

By davidgriffith

  • The Boston Tea Party

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    Revoloutionary War

  • Battle of Bunker Hill (Breeds Hill)

  • George Washington - Continental Army

    George Washington takes control of Continental Army
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    The Patriot

  • Marines in Bahamas

    Marines land in Bahamas to execute their first military expedition. This is the first time the American Flag would fly over a foreign country.

  • Declaration of Independance

  • Battle of Long Island

  • Battle of Quebec

  • The American Flag is mandated by Congress

  • France signs "Treaty of Aid" with America

    France signs "Treaty of Aid" with America.

  • France declares war on England

  • Stony Point

    A British Force of 6,000 men attacks and seizes Stony Point and Verplanck Point, but the Americans prevent them from capturing West Point the primary objective.

  • Battle of Cowpens

    This battle is one we see in the movie.

  • Yorktown

    The French Fleet defeats the British Fleet of Yorktown. On the 11th another French Fleet arrives prompting remainder of British Fleet to sail for New York.
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    Seige of Yorktown

    George Washington's 9,000 troops and 7,000 French troops under Rochambeau begin the siege of Yorktown. The siege of Yorktown ends as 8,000 British Soldiers surrender. A fleet of British men arrive but it is too late.

  • End of War

    This day marks the end of the war as England officially declares an end to all hostilities with America.

  • Treaty of Paris

    The United States and England sign the treaty.