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The first shots were fired between the Americans and the British. British were marching on Concord and passed through Lexington. The first shot is known as "The Shot Heard 'Round the World". American's were forced to withdraw. When the British got to Concord the Colonists were waiting for them, the British retreated.
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Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold lead the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in New York.
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George Washington accepts to position of general and commander-in-chief of the new Continental Army.
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Two day battle. British under control of General William. Howe, American's under control of Colonel William Prescott. The British attacked and took the hill but suffered heavy losses. The Americans fired all ammunition, then swiftly retreated. To conserve ammunition, Prescott told his men, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
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Support from King Louis XVI of France is given to American colonist.
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Thomas Jefferson presents The Declaration of Independence to United States.
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U.S Congress signs Declaration of Independence.
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The British push the Americans from Brooklyn and forced them to leave New York.
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The Americans were driven back but enabled to leave the White Plain position and march into New Jersey, while the British returned to Manhattan.
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American colonists, under control General Benedict Arnold, defeat the British at Ridgefield, Connecticut
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The new Quartering Act allowed governors to house soldiers in other buildings, if quarters were not provided to them.
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France signs a treaty of alliance with the United States and the American Revolution.
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This was the biggest loss of troops suffered in the Revolutionary army in the war.
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This battle marks the last of the fighting between the British and Americans.
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Seige of Yorktown begins
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Peace treaty signed in Paris recognising American independence. The British finally withdrawal from America.
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Treaty of Paris is approved by Congress, the American Revolutionary War officially ends.
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Sweden, Spain, Russia and Denmark recognize the United States of America
