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George Washinton is Born
Had a major impact throughout the French and Indian war, and then lead as the main general through the revolution, Motivated troops at Valley Forge. Became thr first US President. -
Paul Revere is Born
Had big impacts in the battle of Lexington and Concord. Warned Minutemen that the "British were coming." Helped the Patriots lead into the first battle of the Revolution. -
Thomas Paine is Born
Thomas Paine was an American Patriot who was a political theorist. He created Common Sense to fire colonist up for independence. He encouraged rebellion and the Son's of Liberty movenent. -
King George is Born
King George is Born in England, He along with Parlament pass many different acts that enrage many colonist to strike rebellion. The first act that creates upset is done after the French and Indian war, stating that colonist must not expand westward past the Apalacion mountains. -
Thomas Jefferson is Born
Main author of the Declaration of Independence. Was a Reoublican who served in the first contanental congress and helped the USA form after the split from Britain. -
The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable acts are what the American colonist call the acts that were passed by parliament taxing and regulating certain things. This resulted in the Boston tea party and other extreme actions from the Sons of Liberty -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
These are considered to be the first shots fired of the war. The first shot of this battle is also to be considered "The shot heard around the world," since the Revolutionary war resulted in the creation of one of the world's largest super powers. The Patriots lost at Lexington, but retreated to Concord and succured a small victory. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was considered one of the first major battles of the Revolutionary War. This was also a victory for the Patriots, considering that their only reason for retreat was because of lack of ammunition. They also had much fewer casualties -
Common Sense Published
This document helped get colonist fired up about the Revolution and rebellion. Created by Thomas Paine. -
Declaration of Independence
This document was signed by the leaders Of the First Continental Congress and other leaders. It essentially declared total separation from Great Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
This is the famous battle where Washington crossed the Delaware and defeated the Prussian troops. Shortly after this battle the army stationed in Valley Forge. -
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point in the war. This was the victory that resulted in total support from the French in the war. -
Valley Forge
This was considered to be the turning point of the war. This occured right after an American victory at Trenton. Valley Forge was also where a large portion of troops were trained for combot and became better students. -
Battle of Yorktown
Final battle of the Revolution. Patriots and French cornered then, and eventually they surrendered -
Treaty of Paris
The final peace treaty to end the conflict between the New and Old Worlds.
