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Boston tea party
The Boston tea party makes the tensions between the British and the Americans rise. -
The battle of Lexington and Concord
Redcoats fight American minutemen in the first battle of the Revolutionary war. -
The battle of Bunker Hill
The British drive the Americans away from Bunker and Breeds Hill -
Declaration of Independence
The United states declares independence from Britain. -
The Battle of Long Island
The redcoats defeat George Washington's army at Long Island. -
Siege of New York City
The British seize New York City and occupy it. -
Battle of Harlem Heights
The Americans successfully stand their ground against the British. -
Battle of Valcour Island
The British forces defeat the Americans but they are slowed down. -
Battle of Bennington
The American militia win against the British. -
Battle of Brandywine
The British win against the Americans in the battle. -
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Battles of Saratoga
The Americans win a series of battles marking the climax of the Saratoga Campaign. -
Battle of Germantown
The Americans lose to the British military. -
French Alliance
The United States and France sign the French Alliance and France joins the war -
Battle of Barren Hill
The Americans and Indians win against the British. -
Battle of Monmouth Court House
The battle ends in a draw between the British and the Americans. -
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Western Campaign
Vincennes is captured by the Americans. -
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Washington's 2nd Winter
Washington's army endures the worst winter of the 18th century. -
Siege of Charleston
The British capture the city of Charleston. -
Waxhaw Creek Battle
The British destroy the Americans. -
Defeat of Tories
The Americans defeat the Tories at Hanging Rock. -
King's Mountain Battle
The short 65 minute battle ends in a defeat of the British. -
Battle of Cowan's Ford
The Americans delay the British crossing of the Catawba river. -
Battle at Ninety-Six
The British hold off the Americans in the town of Ninety-Six. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Americans surround and defeat the British. -
Lord North resigns
The British prime minister, Lord North, resigns. -
Prelimary Articles of Peace
The British and Americans sign the prelimary Articles of Peace. -
Treaty of Paris
The British and Americans sign the Treaty of Paris and the Revolutionary War ends. -
Washington resigns
Washington resigns as commander of the American army. -
U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is signed to create the most important laws of the new country.