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Battle of Lexington and Concord
This was the "Shot heard around the World",or the first battle of the Revolutionary War. There were two battles. Lexington, which was won by the British, and Concord, which was won by America. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga was a large fort owned by the British. It was captured by Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen, along with the Green Mountain Boys. This successful capture resulted in the patriots gaining supplies they needed,such as ammo. -
Second Continental Congress Meets
The Second Contiental Congress met on this day. They discussed several topics. They met in Philadelphia. During this meet,they came up with the Declaration of Independence, where they made their own laws and declared war on Britian. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was another fight between the British and the patriots. This was actually fought on Breed's Hill! The patriots fought strong, but had to retreat because of low ammo. Even though this was British victory, they suffered heavy losses, with over 800 wounded and 226 killed. This battle showed that patriots could stand up to Britan! -
George Washington named commander-in-chief
After being a great soldier in previous battles, George Washington was named commander-in-chief on July 3.1775. This was an advandage to the patriots,as he would be a very good commander. -
American defeat at Quebec
This battle was fought by partiots and British soldiers defending Quebec City. This battle was the first major loss of the patriots,and it came with heavy losses. Several patriots were killed and 400 taken prisoner. Benedict Arnold was one of the wounded in this battle. -
British evacuate Boston
The British had to evacuate Boston after George Washington and his troops had secretly placed cannons in the fortification. The British realized they could not protect Boston, and evacuated. -
Declaration of Independence issued
The Declaration of Independence was a 4 section paper. The first section was the Preamble,or why it was written. The second was the Declaration of Natural Rights,which were rights that could not be taken away,such as life,liberty,and the pursuit of happyness.The third was the List of Grievances,which is a bunch of things King George did. The last part was the Resolution of Independence,which asked you to join. This Declaration was trying to get lower wealth classes to join in the fight. -
Battle of Long Island
This battle was a major victory for the British. Washington and his troops were trying to defend the New York ports. They then thought that Manhattan was going to be attacked so they moved troops there. Unfourtunatly,the British landed on Long Island instead,and suprise attacked the patriots. Panicking, they were easily defeated,but avoided capture thanks to Maryland troops. All of Washington and his troops were pushed out of New York. Nathan Hale died here. -
British occupy New York City
After the defeat of the patriots in the Battle of Long Island, the patriots were pushed out and the British occupied New York. This lowered the ego for some patriots. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton started when George Washington decided to cross the Delaware River. This made it possible to ambush unexpecting Hessians (Hired German soldiers for the British). This was a very big moral boost for the patriots, because they made it in and captured 900 Hessians along with no patriots dying! -
British occupy Philadelphia
After the Battle of Saratoga, the British had a change of plans. They decided they would try to capture Philadelphia, the home of the Second Continental Congress. It was a hard trek, and several patriot attacks tried to stop them,but the British, commanded by William Howe,successfully captured Philadelphia. -
Battle of Brandywine
This battle was fought while the British were on their way to Philadelphia. Due to poor scouting, the Americans were suprise attacked. The British won this battle, and preceeded onto Philadelphia. -
Battle of Saratoga
In this battle, the British was surrounded by American forces. It was a major American victory, led by Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates.
Also,France joined in this battle against Britian with the "Treaty of Alliance". This was a big turning point in the war. -
Articles of Confederation adopted
The Articles of Confederation was a paper that served as the first Constitution. On November -
Winter at Valley Forge
Winter at Valley Forge was very hard for the Americans camping. There was a lack of food and clothing, and many soldiers resigned and left. -
Alliance with France
The alliance with France was made when the French recognized the American government, and wanted to get back at the British. This alliance was made with the "Treaty of Alliance". -
Battle of Monmouth Court House
After leaving Valley Forge,Washington and his troops intercepted Britian troops. They battled mostly at the Monmouth Court House. This battle was claimed to of been won by both forces, making it a draw. -
Fall of Savannah
General Sir Henry Clinton, the commander-in-chief of the British forces based in New York City, dispatched Campbell and a 3,100 man force from New York to capture Savannah, and begin the process of returning Georgia to British control. He was successful and capture a portion of the patriots and force the others to retreat. -
Spain enters the war
Spain entered the war because they were allies with the French,along with a chance to weaken the British Empire. They were on the American side. -
Siege of Charleston
After all stradegy tactics failing, the British decided to adopt Washington like tacticts,and attacked the Southern Colonies. They attacked Charleston, South Carolina in hopes of making it their base. They werer successful in capturing it, and captured soldiers and pushed the others out. -
Benedict Arnold's treason discovered
Arnold was a good soldier for the Americans,until he suffered severe dissapointments. He was angry and agreed to surrender to the British at West Point. -
French and British Battle in Chesapeake Bay
This was a battle where both sides sailed and fought in ships. Later, both sides sailed near eachother in Chesapeake Bay,and the French were trying to lure the British away. This worked,and vital equipment was not recieved. -
Siege of Yorktown
The Siege of Yorktown joint Franco-American land and sea campaign that entrapped a major British army on a peninsula at Yorktown, Virginia, and forced its surrender. The siege virtually ended military operations in the American Revolution. -
Cornwallis Surrenders
At Yorktown,a battle insued between 2,500 Washington men and 5,000 Virginia men and 4,000 French men VS the British. The British were defeated. 7,000 British soldiers were sent to help,but were too late. General Cornwallis surrendered 7,087 officers and men, 900 seamen, 144 canons, 15 galleys, a fridate and 30 transport ships. The Americans had won the war.
