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Lexington And Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the revolution. It was won by British. A few notable details are the fact that it was named "The shot heard round the world!" -
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Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The capture of Fort Ticonderoga. Its capture was led by The Green Mountain Boys. The leader of the capture was Ethan Allen. They attacked the Brititsh in the fort and were forced to give their belongings. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress meets. They discuss colonial war efforts and adopt The Declaration of Independence. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on a hill called Breed's Hill. The battle was won by the British. Despite winning, they suffered heavy losses, 800 men wounded, and 226 killed. Including a large number of officers. -
Battle of Quebec
The battle of Quebec was an important battle. It was the first major loss for the Americans. General Richard Motgomrey was killed, and Benedict Arnold was wounded. Over 400 men were captured. -
Wahington named Commander in Cheif.
This is the day the Second Continental Congress named George Washington the Commander in Cheif of the American Army. -
British Evacuate Boston
The British evacuate Boston on March 17th 1776. -
Declaration of Independance issued
The Declaration of Independence was issued on this date. -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was a major victory for the British. Winning this battle gave Britian control of New York. In soilder terms, it was the largest battle -
New York is occupied by Britian
The British occupy New York after they took it from America in Long Island. -
Battle of Trenton
George Washington sails his men across a river to attack the hesians at Trenton. They capture many hesians, and win the battle. -
Battle of Brandywine
The battle of brandywine, the British won this battle, forcing the Americans into Philedelphia. The generals were Washington, and Howe. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was the turning point in the revolution. It was two seprate battles eighteen days apart. In the first battle the British won, and in the second [October 7, 1777] the Americans won. -
British occupy Philedelphia
The British marched into Philedelphia on this date. Later on after hearing the news of the American alliance with the French, they left Philedelphia, fearing an attack. -
Articles of Confederation
This first constitution of the US. It was later replaced for the Constitution we have today. -
Valley Forge
1777-1778
Valley Forge was the camp of the American Revolutionary Army over the winter of 1777 - 1778 -
Alliance with France
The alliance between France and the Americans. -
Battle of Monmouth Court House
The battle of Monmouth was a British victory. The Continental Army attacked Clinton's army as they left Monmouth court house -
Capture of Savannah
The battle of the Britih southern strategy to regain the rebellious south. The result of the battle was a victory for the British. -
Spain enters the war.
On this day, Spain enters the war by declaring America their ally and declares war on Great Britain. -
Seige of Charleston
A major battle that took place near the end of the American Revolution. The British won the battle, and Charleston was surrendered to the British. -
Benedict Armold's Treason
Benedict Arnold betrays American and joins Britain. -
Battle of Chesapeake Bay
A battle between a British fleet and a French fleet. It was a major defeat for the British. -
Siege of Yorktown
The Americans and French army troops face off against General Cornwallis. This was the last major land battle in the war. It prompted Britain to negotiate to end the conflict. -
Surrender of Cornwallis
Cornwallis surrenders eight thousand soilders, and afterwards the British negotiate to end the war.
