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Battle of Lexington and Concord
This was the first battle that started the war. It is known as "The shot heard round the world." British win at Lexington, but The Americans chase the British back to Boston at Concord -
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The Revolutionary War
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Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold, Eathan Allen, and the Gree Mountain Boys capture Fort from British. Much needed supplies such as; ammo, guns, food, cannons, and other things. The British later recaptured this Fort. -
Second Continental Congress meets
Every colony met in Phillidlephia Pennsylvania to talk about problems. Here they decided upon making a continental army. They appointed George Washington as the commander of the Army. They also sent out the Olive Branch Petition -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British attack Americans on Breeds Hill. British lose over 1000 men, but realize that the Americans aren't going to be an easy task and should be taken seriously. WilliamPrescott is known to have yelled, "Don't shoot till you see the whites of their eyes!" -
George Washington named commander in chief
George Washington is named commander over other names like John Hancock. He was named commander because of his military background and success. He assumed command in Cambridge on July 3rd, 1775. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington and his troops cross the Delaware on Christmas. Lead a suprise attack on the British and Hessians. Take 900 to have as part of the army. This was a success for the Americans and was a huge morale boost. -
American defeat at Quebec
Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold attack Quebec to try and capture some Canadian support. This attack failed and the Americans lost this battle. Within a year, the Americans stop trying to enlist Canadians for help. -
British evacuate Boston
General Howe leaves Boston for New York. He's afraid that the Americans will trap him in Boston by surrounding the city. This was a smart choice by Howe. -
Declaration of Independance is issued
Delegates at the Second Continental Congress vote to break away from Britain. The vote to have Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independance. It's released on July 4th. -
Battle of Long Island
British attack the Americans on Long Island. This is an American defeat. The British will keep New York until November 1783. -
British occupy New York CIty
General Howe and his army finally arrive at New York after evacuating Boston in March. They take New York pretty much unopposed. They kept New York until November 1783. -
Battle of Brandywine
This was the largest land battle of the war. The British general was Willaim Howe and the Americans was George Washington. They met near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Washingtons army was driven from the field, and the British won. -
British occupy Philadelphia
Howe and the British take Philly after Brandywine. They take it because its the seat of the 2nd continental congress. Howe resigned in Philly. Clinton took his place. Clinton ordered them to head back to New Yorl in 1778 -
Battle of Saratoga
British are surrounded by Americans. Led by Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates. The FRench finally take notice to the Americans. Alliance? Maybe -
Articles of Confederation adopted
was adopted by the 2nd Continental Congress. First established government in America. Wasn't a very stable form of government and eventually failed. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Washington and his army stayed here for 6 months. There were therrible living conditions. No stable shelter, lack of blankets, lack of food, no shoes, lack of medicine, pretty much anything you can think of for a homeless man. Many men went AWAL at this time. -
Alliance with France
Treaty of Alliance was signed between France and America. France declared war on British. The French have been planning revenge since the Treaty of Paris that ended the 7 years way -
Battle of Monmouth
British and American forces clash in middle New Jersey. This was the last major battle in the North. Continental Army proves that the training the recieved in Valley Forge was worth it. This battle is usually taken as a draw. -
Fall of Savannah
Severely outnumbered by the British, the Americans retreated from Savannah but were flanked and had well over 400 men captured. This battle went to General Archibald Campbell and the British. -
Spain enters the war
Spain assisted the Americans by providing naval and land forces. The alliance wasn't a formal one though. -
Seige of Charleston
Worst American defeat of the war. Benjamin Lincoln was American general. Henry Clinton was British general. -
Benedict Arnold's treason discovered
He gave up West Point for a high ranking in the British military and $10,000. He was angered that the Americans passed him up for a promotion. -
Battle of Chesapeake Bay
The Battle of Chesapeake was fought between the French fleet, commanded by François Joseph Paul de Grasse, and the British fleet, under Sir Thomas Graves. The French won this battle and they effectively blocked the port of Yorktown. -
Cornwallis surrenders
While resting his tired army in Virginia, Cornwallis and his army were surrounded. French at sea and Americans on land.The British have lost the war! AMERICANS WIN THEIR INDEPENDANCE!!! -
Seige of Yorktown
British were surrounded. The French fleet blockaded the British while the Americans attacked on Land. George Washington was general of Americans. Cornwallis was general of British. last battle of war.
