The American Revolution

  • The American Revolution begins

    Two Struggles occurred simultaneously during the seven years of war that began in April 1775. One was the military conflict with Great Britan. The second was political struggle within America. The two struggles had profuound effects on eachother.
  • Second coninental congress meets

    George Washington appointed to command American forces.
  • Battle of bunker Hill

  • Battle of Quebec

  • Thomas pains commen sense gets published

  • British troops leave boston

  • Signing of the Decleration of Independence

  • Battle of Trenton

  • Wahington camps at valley forge for the winter

  • Seige of Charelston

  • Treaty of Paris with Great Britain recognizes American Independence