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First Continental Congress
The DECLARATION OF RIGHTS is written and the boycott of BRITISH goods and the preparation of colonial militias are voted for. -
Colonists Take Sides
Colonists were to either to become a PATRIOT and fight for independence or help GREAT BRITAIN control the colonies. Although the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE helped several colonists, it excluded women and slavery. -
American Revolution Begins
Colonists are warned about BRITISH by PAUL REVERE and WILLIAM DAWES. The AMERICAN REVOLUTION begins when the MINUTEMEN and BRITISH turn against eachother when the "shot heard round the world" takes place. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
As the SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS is being held, the BRITISH FORT TICONDEROGA is taken by COLONEL BENEDICT ARNOLD and ETHAN ALLEN. BOSTON is taken by the BRITISH, but is soon taken back by GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON. -
Second Continental Congress
It is decided that GEORGE WASHINGTON command a CONTINENTAL ARMY. The OLIVE BRANCH PETITION for peace is signed by the CONGRESS but is declined by KING GEORGE III. -
Sidebar
While the BRITISH had the upper hand in the war with money, professional military groups, and power, PATRIOTS had more people, less experience, and a goal for independence. Both sides knew this wouldn't be an easy fight, but it was definitely worth fighting for. -
Lord Dunmore's Procamation
LORD DUNMORE'S PROCLAMATION is sent out granting AFRICAN slaves freedom if they fought for GREAT BRITAIN or joined GEORGE WASHINGON'S CONTINENTAL ARMY. -
Battle of Quebec
The BATTLE OF QUEBEC was fought because of BRITISH settlements being attacked by PATRIOTS. -
Common Sense Pamphlet
A pamphlet called "COMMON SENSE" is written by THOMAS PAINE. It speaks of how unfair GREAT BRITAIN is and how laws should be created by those who will live with them. Colonists understood the text and agreed that it is time for independence. -
Declaration of Independence
The DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE is drafted by THOMAS JEFFERSON, JOHN ADAMS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON, and ROGER SHERMAN. The document gave colonists the ability to break away from BRITAIN. -
Continental Army Driven Out of New York
GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON'S CONTINENTAL ARMY is driven out of NEW YORK by BRITISH. -
Beginning of the US
The DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE is approved by the CONTINENTAL CONGRESS and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is created. -
Continental Army Defeat British
The BRITISH suffer great losses in the BATTLE OF TRENTON and BATTLE OF PRINCETON against GENERAL WASHINGTON and his army. -
Battle of Saratoga
GREAT BRITAIN is defeated once more in the BATTLE OF SARATOGA and AMERICA allies with FRANCE and SPAIN. -
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Winer at Valley Forge, Pannsylvania
A large number of deaths in GENERAL WASHINGTON'S army is caused by a barbarous winter at VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA. -
Battle of Vincennes
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK siezes FORT VINCENNES, a BRITISH settlement. -
Breat Britain Defeated on Water
BONHOME RICHARD (an AMERICAN ship) triumphs SERAPIS (a BRITISH ship) in ENGLAND. -
Benedict Arnold Joins British Army
After BRITAIN gains large successes in the war and the PATRIOTS continue to fight, AMERICA is turncoated by BENEDICT ARNOLD. -
Peace Negotiations Begin
Peace negitiations between GREAT BRITIAN and AMERICA commence. -
Battle of Yorktown
The BRITISH are defeated in the BATTLE OF YORKTOWN that lasted weeks by AMERICA and FRANCE. -
Treaty of Paris
The TREATY OF PARIS is signed, marking the end of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
