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The American Revolution

By Heather.Reine
  • The war begins when British soldiers and colonial militia exchange fire at Lexington and Concord.

    The war begins when British soldiers and colonial militia exchange fire at Lexington and Concord.

    School House Rock--Shot Heard Around the World
  • The British defeat the Americans in the Battle of Bunker Hill near Boston.

    The British defeat the Americans in the Battle of Bunker Hill near Boston.

  • The Declaration of Independence is adopted.

    The Declaration of Independence is adopted.

    School House Rock--Declaration Song
  • Washington’s troops cross the Delaware River and surprise the enemy at Trenton, New Jersey, giving the Continental army its first major victory.

    Washington’s troops cross the Delaware River and surprise the enemy at Trenton, New Jersey, giving the Continental army its first major victory.

  • Americans defeat the British in the Battle of Saratoga in New York. France enters the war to aid the Americans.

    Americans defeat the British in the Battle of Saratoga in New York. France enters the war to aid the Americans.

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    Washington’s troops spend a cold winter camped at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania.

  • At the Battle of Monmouth in New York, neither side claims a clear victory.

    At the Battle of Monmouth in New York, neither side claims a clear victory.

  • The British capture Savannah, Georgia.

    The British capture Savannah, Georgia.

  • John Paul Jones’s crew captures the British ship Serapis.

    John Paul Jones’s crew captures the British ship Serapis.

  • Americans defeat the British at Cowpens, South Carolina.

    Americans defeat the British at Cowpens, South Carolina.

  • British General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown, Virginia.

    British General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown, Virginia.

  • The British and Americans sign a final peace treaty in Paris, France.

    The British and Americans sign a final peace treaty in Paris, France.