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Battle of Lexington/Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The British Army was set to find Samuel Adams and John Hancock. They also wanted to destroy where the Americans stored their weapons and ammunition. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga resulted in the first victory for the rebels during the Revolutionary War. The continental army got their key artillery. Also, cannons were captured and used later. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was won by the British. The British lost a great number of lives, which was double the number of American lives lost. This win encouraged the British and the colonists for future battles. -
Common Sense
Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine. He wanted independence from England. He also believed the people should create a democratic republic. Over 100,000 copies were circulated. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document that stated what the people wanted their rights to be. The people wanted to choose their own government. It was approved, and some of the British colonies separated from Great Britain. -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was when the British wanted control of New York. The British gained the victory and forced George Washington and his army to Pennsylvania. The British stay in control of New York for the rest of the Revolutionary War. -
Washington Crosses the Delaware
Washington Crosses the Delaware with the Continental Army to attack Britain's Army in Trenton, NJ. The attack came as a surprise to the Hessian army. This resulted in a victory for the Americans. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a victory for the American colonists who fought the British. Some of George Washington's army went to Trenton to attack the Hessian Army. The Hessian Army wasn't prepared and were defeated. -
Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton was another victory for George Washington and his army. The defeated the British army near Princeton, NJ. After gaining the victory in Trenton, they went to Princeton, where they won again. George Washington gained most of New Jersey. -
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga was part of the second year of the American Revolution. The American army gain victory in the war over the British. The British were no longer a threat to New England. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Winter at Valley Forge was when George Washington and the Continental Army had a 6-month encampment in Pennsylvania. The army became disciplined and a unified fighting force. This was considered a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Amity and Commerce/Treaty of Alliance
The Treaty of Amity and Commerce/Treaty of Alliance established trade and commerce between the United States and France. It also established a military alliance against Great Britain. The United States wanted to gain absolute independence. -
Battle of Charleston
The Battle of Charleston resulted in the Americans surrendering. Major General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered to Lt. General Sir Henry Clinton, where the British gained control of the South. -
Battle of Springfield
The Battle of Springfield was the last time the British invaded New Jersey. The Americans defeated the British because they ultimately withdrew. This event goes unnoticed in history, but it was actually a turning point in the War. -
Battle of Camden, SC
The Battle of Camden, South Carolina ended up with the British in control of the southern colonies. The Americans were defeated. Continental General Horatio Gates was replaced by Nathaniel Greene. -
Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was a turning point in the Revolutionary War for the southern colonies. The British Army retreated. The American Army had the victory and confidence that they were going to win the war. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
The Battle of Kings Mountain took place in South Carolina between the Patriots and the Loyalists. It was the biggest victory for the Patriots since the British took over Charleston, SC. The Battle of Kings Mountain has been known as "the war's largest All-American fight." -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown put an end to the military operations during the Revolutionary War. Americans in the North American region became independent. France and Spain were battling with the British. The colonies in the Southern regions continued fighting. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed by representatives of the United States, Britain, France, and Spain. It ended the American Revolutionary War. In addition to the United States gaining independence, France gave up the territories it had in North America. The British colonies were no longer threatened by any of the foreign military forces.
