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Lexington & Concord
Brittish win at Lexington but the Patriots send them back to Boston near Concord, at the Old North Bridge. The important people are General Gage of the British and Paul Revere of the Patriots, Revere spread the warning of the British with the famous "The Brittish are coming." The effects on the revolution from this event are that it gave the Patriots hope that they had a chance at winning this war. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The Brittish captured the fort under the command of John Burgoyne. The effect was the British getting a small foothold in the war. -
Second Continental Congress
During this meeting the Continental Army is formed under the command of George Washington, printed money is approved, and the Olive Branch Petition is sent to King George as a final attempt to avoid war. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This is a British victory faught on Reed's Hill The important person is General Gage, the commander of the British army. The effects are that this proved that this would be no small rebellion, and the Americans have the will and intelligence to win. -
George Washington Takes Command of the Continental Army
Washington takes command of the Continental Army with his headqauters in Cambridge, Massachusettes. -
American Defeat at Quebec
As generals Richard Motgomery and Benedict Arnold attempt to invade Quebec to gain Canadian support, they are driven out withen a year by the British troops. -
The Brittish Evacuate Boston
After the patriots fortify Dorchester Heights with artilery, the British General William Howe decides to evacuate Boston instead of risking another boodshed. -
The Declaration of Independence is Issued
As deligates from the Second Continental Congress meet in Philidelphia, they decide to break all political ties with Britian. On July 4th the final draft is issued, written by Thomas Jefferson and the United States of America is born. -
Battle of Long Island
As Brittish General Howe sends troops from Staten Island towards Long Island, General Washington sends a collection of roughly 10,000 men under the command of Israel Putman, Putman's men were easil killed with the British casualty under 400. -
Battle of Trenton
The Continental Army, camping at Valley Forge, just escaped the British army, then on Christmas day, General Washington and the Continental Army to attack the British, catching them by surprise and claiming a victory for the American Patriots. -
Brittish Occupy New York
General Richard Hoew of Britian was ordered to march on New York and capture the city, then head up the Hudson river. -
Brittish Occupy Philadelphia
As the British occupy New York and congress moves to York, Philadelphia. -
Battle of Brandywine
In the largest land battle of the revolution Sir William Howe and George Washington face off near Chadd's Ford, Pennsylvania, the British occupy Philadelphia two weeks later. -
Battle of Saratoga
During the two battles Benedict Arnold finally defeated John Burgoyne. This caused France to notice America as a country. -
Articles of Confederation Adpoted
This document delceared the USA a confederation of sovereing states and served as the first constitution. It will be replaced with the Contsitution. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Washington's men camp in Valley Forge 20 miles from the British-occupied Philadelphia, they remain here for six months with a lack of food, shelter, and clothing. Many of the soldiers abandoned the army. -
Alliance with France
Represenatives from the Contiental Congress and the government of France meet and conclude that France will recognize the United States of America and will pledge mutual support agasnt Great Britian. -
Battle of Mammoth Court House
British and American forces fight in the last large scale battle before the war shifts south, they fight in New Jersey and soon the Continental Army defeats the British, demonstrating their training in Valley Forge. -
Fall of Savannah
Frustrated with their defeat in the north, the British shift their focus to the south where Loyalist support was plentiful. In the fall of 1779, French and American troops tried recapture Savannah, but failed due to heavy casualties. -
Spain Enter the War
Though they refuse to recognize the United States and enter a formal alliance with America, Spain joins the struggle with the French navy. -
Siege of Charleston
With the north at a stand still, Sir Henry Clinton invades Charleston, establishing even more control in the south, for more Loyalist support. -
Benedict Arnold's Treason Discovered
After John Andre' sails off with the help of Benedict Arnold, his ship is shot upon and force to return. Arnold flees and joins the British with increased pay. -
French and British Battle in Chesapeake Bay
A French on British naval battle in which the British lost to the French, preventing them from aiding the blockages of Cornwallis in Yorktown. -
Siege of Yorktown and Cornwallis Surrenders.
Resting in Yorktown, Virginia, General Cornwallis is attacked shortly after Chesapeake Bay by the French and American navy and land forces. Cornwallis is easily defeated.
