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The war for independence begins at the Battles of Lexington and Concord in MA. The British went to take arms that the colonists had been stockpiling there.
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Delegates from the different colonies meet in Philadelphia to discuss how they want to procede with their relations with the British.
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John Adams nominates George Washington to be the commander in chief of the Continental Army. Washington will be in charge of training and preparing this army for war with England.
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Battle fought in MA during the seige of Boston, between the British and the Americans. Overall it was a British victory, but they had many casualities.
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The Second Continental Congress tries for the last time to send a petition to the King and attempt to make peace with Britain. John Dickinson convinces the other delegates to make this final attempt at peace and hopefully to avoid war with England.
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The Declaration stated all men are created equal and are entitled to natural rights. It goes on to list what the King did to the colonies that made them want their independence.
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Delegates from the different colonies sign the Declaration to show their support and ultimate decision to break from England and declare their independence.
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Washington decides to cross the Delaware River to attack the British that were located in New Jersey.
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Washington surprises Hessian soldiers stationed in Trenton and is able to get an American victory that raises the spirits of his men.
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The British defeat the Americans at Brandywine, allowing them to move closer to Philadelphia.
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Washington leads a final attack against the British in order to defend the city of Philadelphia. Due to poor weather, the Americans struggled against the British and ultimately lose and allow the British to take Philadelphia.
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After losing Philadelphia, Washington retreats to Valley Forge for the winter. There his men struggle with the cold and shortage of food supplies.
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The Americans are able to make an alliance with France that will help them with supplies and men and influences the outcome of the war.
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General John Sullivan leads an attack on the Iroquois Federation. Sullivan destroys more than 40 villages.
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Cornwallis was surrounded on both land and at sea by the Americans and French and finally surrenders at Yorktown VA
