timeline

  • Signing of the Declaration of Independence

    The signing of this document declared the colonists free from King George and England and sparked the American Revolution.
  • Declaration read publically

    • The Declaration of Independence was read publically on this day to many people and played a big impact on society
  • Redcoat vs. Washington army

    Redcoats defeat George Washington’s army in the battle of Long Island but Washington’s army escapes at night.
  • Burgoyne loses

    Burgoyne loses second battle of freeman’s farm, NY at Bemis Heights. This was a part of “battle of Saratoga”. They surrender to general G.
  • Signing alliance

    The Unites States of America and France sign the French Alliance which basically was a peace treaty after the battle of Saratoga.
  • Battle of barren hill

    Lafayette with 500 men and about 50 Oneida Indians successfully evade British onslaught.
  • Articles Of Confederation

    The Articles of Confederation was adopted on this day
  • Peace Treaty

    The U.S. and Great Britain sign the” Treaty of Paris”
  • Washington resigns

    George Washington resigns as commander of the army.
  • Constitution Signed

    On September 17th 1787 the United States constitution was signed and official.
  • Constitution Adopted

    The United Stated Constitution was adopted when New Hampshire ratified it