Revolutionary War

By ksmoak4

  • Lexington and Concord

    the first two battle that began the revolutionary war. the colonists defeated the british and drove them back to Boston. (Britishbattles.com)

  • Second Continental Congress

    The Congress meet was mostly a meeting between congress about the army that they were going to use and about soldiers in Boston. (Smithsonian.com)

  • George Washington named commander-in-chief

    George Washington is appointed the commander-in-chief of the colonists revolutionary army in the revolutionary war. (USHistory.org)

  • Bunker Hill

    One battle in the Revolutionary war that the British won but it boosted the confidence of the colonists.(BritishBattles.com)

  • "Common sense" is published

    published by Thomas Paine, this pamphlet argued over American Independence. pamphlets were used many times to spread information.

  • Declaration of Independence

    A document written mostly by Thomas Jefferson. It symbolizes the beginning of America and was adopted on July 4, (usHistory.org)

  • Battle of Long Island

    this battle took place near New York and was attacked by the british to cut off New england from other colonies. (BritishBattle.com)

  • Battle of Trenton

    one of the first few battles that was a big win for the Americans. the battle was a surprise for the british and it easily was an American win. (History.com)

  • Battle of Princeton

    general Cornwallis commanding the british decided to find George Washington and his troops but George snuck behind the british and his militia overpowered them winning the battle (History.com)

  • American Flag adopted

    Congress adopts A flag that has 13 red and white stripes and the union flag was 13 stars. the flag for the union was created by Betsy Ross. (usHistory.com)

  • Saratoga

    History.coma battle that was split up into two parts. the British attacked again after a small victory and was forced to retreat at the second battle. the battle convinced france to be the colonists ally (History.com)

  • France and America become allies

    France and America signed two treaties after the battle of Saratoga which convinced the French to be their ally. this helped America greatly. (Smithsonian.com)

  • Battle of Monmouth

    a battle led by George Washington and his soldiers from Valley Forge. Famouse for Molly Pitcher loading a cannon that her husband had died loading during the battle. (Britishbattles.com)

  • Treason of Benedict Arnold

    Benedict Arnold commited treason by trying to hand over a fort, West Point and his men to the British all in return for a good sum of money and a high position in the British army. (usHistory.org)

  • Articles of Confederation are ratified

    the articles of confederation were accepted by all of America or being ratified. the articles became the guidlines of the nation until 1789. (Smithsonian.com)

  • Battle of Yorktown

    a huge battle that the colonists had the upper hand on. there were 1700 American and French soldiers and 9000 british. the battle took 3 weeks of fighting to lead to a colonist vitory. this battle Practically ended the war. (BritishBattles.com)

  • Treaty of Paris

    A treay that was signed to symbolize the end of the war between America and Great Britain. (usHistory.org)