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Paul Revere's Ride
On the night of this date, Paul Revere discovered that the British were planning on invading Concord the next day to take the colonist's hidden weapons. Revere then warned Adams and Hancock to take the weapons and other colonists and retreat, and that is just what they did. The outcome of the Lexington- Concord battle would have been completely different if Paul Revere didn't warn them that night. -
The Redcoats and The Colonists Clash at Lexington-Concord
First battle of the Revolutionary War. British troops marched to Concord to seize the colonists' weapons, but they had been moved a couple hours before due to Paul Revere. The British end up retreating due to an intense fire. -
The Second Continental Congress
Representatives from all 13 colonies gathered in Philadelphia. Declared that the British did not respect the colonists want of taxation with representation. Created a document that was there last effort to settle this dispute peacefully called The Olive Branch Petition. King George III took this document as a joke and did not even read it. -
George Washingtion Appointed
The Continental Congress created a Continental Army and appointed George Washington commander-in-cheif. The Congress unanimously voted him to take command. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
This early American Revolutionary battle was a fatal one near Boston with lots of casualties. Althought, the result was that Patriots were defeated, this battle gave the United States a well needed wake up call. -
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
In Common Sense, Thomas encourages American independence. Is considered to be one of the most influential documents in American history. -
Declaration of Independence
This docutment was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and is the most cherrishable symbol of our independence in America. Expresses the philosophy of the United States of America in the hearts and minds of the colonists. -
Battle of Long Island
British troops under the command of General Howe invaded the island of Long Island in New York, where General Washington, commander of the American forces, housed himself as well as thousands of Patriot troops. The Battle ended in defeat for the Colonists. Geoge Washington and his army were forced out of New York. -
Washington Crosses the Deleware
The British troops had pushed the Continental Army to cross the Deleware River in Pennsylcania. At this point the Patriot forces were weak and unorganized, while the Britsh forces were confident that the Revolution had been crushed. -
Lafayette comes to America
Marquis de Lafayette, a French artistocrat and veteran of war, learned of America's struggle against the British and volunteerly came to America to aid them in their efforts. The Contential Congress welcomed him with open arms and appointed him a Major General. -
Washington's Forces Retire to Valley Forge
Washington's army, at this point, could have not looked bleaker. Philadelphia was controled by British forces. Our forces fell back to Valley Forge to rest and reorganize. -
The British Repeal The Tea and Prohibitory Act
During the month of February, Lord North presuaded Parliament to repeal the Tea and Prohibitory Acts, as well as renounce its power to tax the colonies entirely. This was a attempt, by the British, to end the revolution in peace. However, America, now allied with the French, was commited to independence and did not even consider this notice. This repeal of acts can be known as the Taxation of Colonies Act of 1778. -
Treaty of Alliance
This created an official alliance between the United States and France against Great Britian.The treaty stated that neither France nor the U.S. could agree to a seperate peace with the British without the consent of the other. Additionaly, the treaty declared that any land or islands captured in the Carribbean or Gulf of Mexico would be given to the French. -
British Commander Changes
Henry Clinton takes the place as Commander-in-Chief of all British forces. Howe returned to England. -
Patriot Forces Leave Valley Forge
Washington leaves with Valley Forge with a compeletly new army. They are more skilled, trained, and organized, but best of all more determined than ever to defeat the British. -
The Redcoats Capture Savannah
The British lanch a suprise attack on the American forces occupying Savannah and all of Georgia. The Patriot forces were greatly outnumbered and defeated. The American forces tried to regain Savannah back on October 9th, 1779, but failed. -
Philipsburg Proclamation
Issued by Lord Dunmore, this proclamation granted freedom, land, and protection to any slave in Virginia that was willing to fight alongside the British forces. This was done in desperation from the Redcoats and the result was not good. To many slaves escaped that Clinton had to order some to return to there masters. -
British Advance in the South
The Redcoats attack Charleston to aquire more of the South. The Patriots were easily deafeated again. -
General Clinton to General Cornwallis
During the month of May in 1780, Lord Charles Cornwallis takes control of all British Forces. Cornwallis is the commander in charge when the Redcoats are defeated. -
Nathanael Greene becomes Commander of the Southern Army
General Washington appoints Nathanael Greene Commander all of the Southern forces for the Patriots. Greene had to pass many tests created by Washington to gain his trust before he recieved this position. -
The Articles of Confederation is Adopted
After over a year of debate, the Continental Congress agrees to adopt this document in 1777. It was not until this date that all the 13 states ratified this agreement. -
France Gives Us Help
With the help of the French fleet, including over 28 ships with skilled forces aboard, the British are forced out of the South. This battle was a major turning point for the Patriots because it leads to the blockading at Yorktown, the place at which the British surrender. -
The Final Battle and Surrender
General Bradwick becomes surrounded by land and sea by the combinded American and French forces. The Battle lasts three days, but finaly the British surrender. This was the last battle in the American Revolution -
Lord North Retires
Lord North resignes from Prime Misinter in England after the British surrender. All British forces in the South leave America within the month after the surrender. -
The Treaty of Paris is Signed
This document officially ended the American Revolution between the Great Britian Empire and the United States of America. This document was signed by Adams, Franklin, Jay, and Henry Laurens for the United States and Richard Oswald for the English on November 30, 1782. It was not until this day that the treaty was finally official. All British forces in all of America left and returned to Great Britian. -
U.S. Constitution Signed
The extremely important document was signed in Philadelphia in 1787, however it wasn't completely ratified by all states until 1791. The U.S. Constitution provides us with a detailed summary of our republican government.
