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Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the Revolutionary war, often called "The shot heard 'round the world" -
Second Continental Congress
Delegates meet and begin moving towards independence and managing the war effort -
George Washington elected Commander in Chief
Second Continental Congress elected George Washington as the Commander in Chief to repel the British -
Bunker Hill
Another battle of the revolutionary war. Americans lost when they ran out of ammo and were routed. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine published "Common Sense", a pamphlet which spread republican ideals and was widely printed -
Virginia Decaration of Rights
A document drafted largely by George Mason which heavily influenced latter documents with its preachings of inherent rights of man -
The First Virginia Constitution
Drafted partly by both George Mason and James Madison, this document was an early basis of rights and laws written for the coutnry the rebels wanted to make, ideas of document would be used in the United States Constitution -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is finalized and sent to printers by the Second Continental Congress after months of drafting -
Battle of Long Island
Washington is surrounded by British troops and nearly captured, but a decisive retreat kept the revolution alive -
Occupation of New York City
The British army occupy new york city -
Battle of Trenton
Washington Crossed the Delawarde on Christmas and defeated the Hessians, taking 1000 as prisoners -
Flag Resolution
The Second Continental Congress decided on a flag, 13 red and white stripes( one for each colony) and stars in a blue square representing a new constellation -
Fort Ticonderoga
American forces surrender to the British at Fort Ticonderoga -
Lafayette arrives
Lafayette arrives from France and becomes a general in the American armies and participates in battles in the revolutionary war -
Brandywine
The British defeat the American Rebels at the battle of Brandywine -
Occupation of Philadelphia
British forces, under the command of General Howe, occupy Philadelphia, Continental congress members flee to the countryside -
Saratoga
Burgoyne surrenders to the americans thus ending the Battles of Saratoga. This is also the turning point of the war -
Valley Forge
Washington and his forces go to Valley Forge for the winter, Baron von'Stoiben trains washington's troops -
French Alliance
French and American Forces enter into an alliance -
General Henry Clinton
General Howe is replaced by General Clinton and is sent home in disgrace -
Valley Forge
Washington's Army departs from Valley Forge -
Occupation of Savannah
Cornwallis occupys Savannah as a beginning to his Southern Campaign -
More war!
Spain declares war on Great Britain -
Occupation of Charleston
British capture Charleston and will keep it until the end of the war -
French Aid
French troops arrive in Newport Rhode Island to aid Americans -
Nathaniel Greene
Nathaniel Greene made commander of Souther Army -
Cowpens
Morgan defeats British forces at Cownens South Carolina -
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation were adopted and stated that the 13 states were a sovereignty and was its first constitution -
Guilford Courthouse
British win at Guilford Court but at heavy cost -
Cornwallis Surrenders
Cornwallis is surrounded by the French navy, and the american troops and surrenders at Yorktown Virginia -
Lord North
Lord North resigns as prime minister -
Treaty of Paris
British and American sign the peace treaty to end the American Revolution, with the American forces being the victor -
Washington resigns
Washington resigns as commander in chief -
Constitution
The United States Constitution is signed -
Constitution Adopted
The United States Constitution is adopted when New Hampshire finally ratifies it.
