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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
At Lextington, the first shot heard was "The Shot Heard Around the World." That's when it was realized that a war was going to happen. The British won the battle at Lexington. However, the British chased the battle at Concord. Captain John Parker led the fighting. -
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The American Revolution
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The American Revolution
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The American Revolution
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The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold teamed up with Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain boys and defeated the British at Fort Ticonderoga. -
The Second Continental Congress
The Continental Congress meets for the second time, In Philadelphia. They created a Continental Army and appointed George Washington as the commander. -
George Washington being named Commander-in-chief
This happened at the Second Continental Congress. It is important to the Revolutiionary war because he was one of the Patriot advantages throughout the war. He is one of the major reasons the Patriots won. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Colonel William Prescott ordered 1,200 militiamen at Breed's Hill. The Americans ran out of gunpowder and had to withdraw, consequently losing to the British. The British, however, had heavy losses, with 1,000 dead and wounded soldiers. -
The Attack on Quebec
Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold led an attack on Quebec but were defeated by the British. -
The British Evacuation of Boston
British General William Howe decided to evacuate Boston due to American Troops fortifying Dorchester Heights. -
The Declaration of Independance Issued
The Declaration of Independance was written by Thomas Jefferson. It declared America as an independant nation, and marked the official start of the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Long Island
The British attack here, winning and leading to a series of wins. -
The Battle of Trenton
There were 1400 Hessians. The Patriots won this battle, and it was important because it was a big morale boost for the Pariots. -
The British Occupy Philadelphia
British General William Howe forced the Continental Congress out, and postponed traveling north, staying there for winter. -
The Battle of Brandywine
This battle happened two weeks before the British occupied Philadelphia. The British won this battle, driving the Patriots away. -
The Battle of Brandywine
This happened two weeks before the British occupied Philadelphia, and the British defeat the Patriots at this battle. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The British plan to cut New England off from the rebel colonies fails because of this Patriot victory. This battle also influenced France to declare war on Great Britian. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The British plan to cut New Englan colonies fails because of this Patriot victory. Ths battle also influened France to declare war on Great Britian. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The Patriots arrive at Valley Forge, about 20 miles north of Philadelphia, and stay there for six months, through the winter. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
George Washington got to Valley Forge, about 20 miles north of Philadelphia, and stay there through a six month winter. -
The Alliance of France
The Continental Congess and the French signed a Treaty of Allliance, unifying them against the British. -
The Battle of Monmouth Courthouse
British forces "drew the Patriots into battle." They battled until they were exauhsted, and planned to continue in the morning, but the British slipped away in the middle of the night. -
The Fall of Savannah
The British captured Savannah, Georgia, and the leaders were Robert Howe, and Archibald Campbell. -
Spain Enters the War
Spain didn't ever officially become an ally of the colonies, but they did declare war on Great Britian, assisting the colonies. -
The Siege of Charleston
The Amercians surrender here, and it leads to a partisan war across the south. -
Benedict Arnold's Treason Discovered
Three young Patriots saw a British spy. When the spy was captured, and Arnold was called along with George Washington, he escaped to saftey, beoming a British officer. -
French and British Battle at Chesapeake Bay
Technically, there was no winner of this battle, but it was decided that the French won, giving them temporary control of the sea lanes, giving the Continental Army a chance to reinforce. -
The Siege of Yorktown
The French and the Continental Army had the British trapped, therefore winning back Yorktown. -
Cornwallis surrenders
Cornwallis realized the hopelessness of his situation and surrendered at the siege of Yorktown.
