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The Battle of Lexington
On April 19,1775 early in the morning the Battle of Lexington began. Captain John Parker assembled the small army near Lexington before realizing that it was way too small to take on the British army. Parker gave orders to his men not to fire and the British Captain did the same. But somewhere in the distance shots rang out and the British opened fire on the Americans. Eight colonist died with another 10 injured. -
The Second Continental Congress
This event governed the colonies and lead the war effort. After the Articles of Confederation was ratified, this became known as the Congress of Confederation. -
The Battle at Bunker Hill
The Battle at Bunker Hill was an important turning point because it was proof that Americans could hold their own. By the end of the battle 441 Americans died while 1,145 British men died. It was a defeat for the Americans although reported as an victory. -
The Battle of Moore's Creek
Captain McLeod of the Loyalist troop ordered a charge across the compromised bridge. The Patriots opened fire with two cannons and muskets. This battle convinced the delegates at the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from Great Britain. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The signing of the Declaration of Independence signifies the freedom of America from Great Britain. It includes grievances against England. This is one of the widley regarded pierce of inspiration by Americans. -
The Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island, a British victory, began after the British took their defeat at the Siege of Boston. General George Washington was preparing for battle in New York. Unbeknownst to him the British would be attacking Long Island. The Americans were forced to escape. This was a defeat for the colonist. -
The Battle of Trenton
In the summer after having lost the Battle of New York, George Washington was desperate for a win. He would receive this win in the Battle of Trenton. Washington led his troops across the partially frozen Delaware river to restore fortunes to the Patriots. -
The Battle of Princeton
George Washington and his soldiers marched north from Trenton and attacked the British force out of town.The Battle of Princeton ended in victory for the American colonists.Since this occurred in the winter the weather conditions were horrible. -
The Battle of Brandywine
General Sir William Howe and General Charles Cornwallis launched a British attack on General George Washington.The British defeated the Americans then forced them to retreat from Pennsylvania. -
Cherry Valley Massacre
Loyalist and Native Americans killed more than 40 Patriots and took 70 prisoners. Patriot Colonel Ichabod Alden refuses to believe intelligence about an approaching hostile force. He ignored signed of the local native planning an attack and left 200 to 300 stationed men which resulted into a tragic massacre. -
The Battle of Stony Point
The Battle of Stony Point resulted in a victory for American.British losses totaled 19 killed, 74 wounded, 472 captured, and 58 missing.Washington was extremely pleased with the result and offered lavish praise upon Wayne. Thus, resulting into a gold medal by Congress -
The Siege of Savannah
This conflict is significant because it was the beginning of the British push in the South. When the British won Savannah, the city of economic importance, was under it's control. -
The Siege of Charleston
Sir Henry Clinton, British commander, could not conquer the Northern colonies with the forces given him.In the South there were many loyalists to the British. The significance of the conflict was that the British gained control of South and the Americans lost many soldiers due to the surrender. -
The Battle of Camden
The battle ensured British hold on South Carolina with 1,000 American casualties. 7 guns were taken with all the American stores and baggage. Although, it was a short lived victory it was a victory nonetheless. -
The Battle of Kings Mountain
The Battle of Kings Mountain lasted 65 minutes. Loyalists suffered 290 killed, 163 wounded, and 668 taken prisoners. The Patriot militia suffered 29 killed and 58 wounded.Both the captives and victors starved on the way back due to the lack of supplies. -
The Battle of Cowpens
More than 800 British troops were killed by American rifles. This victory provided a very important morale boost. This battle occurred in South Carolina. American troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan defeated British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. -
The Battle of Yorktown
George Washington begins the siege against British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and 9,000 British troops in Yorktown, Virginia. Cornwallis pleaded illness and did not attend a surrender ceremony.This Patriot victory ended fighting in the American colonies. -
The Treaty of Paris is signed
This document negotiated between the United States and Great Britain. It ended the revolutionary war and it was the start of recognition of American Independence. The five members that negotiated the treaty was John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Laurens. -
Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris
When Congress ratifies the Second Treaty of Paris which ends the war of independence. Britain officially agreed to recognize the independence of its 13 former colonies as the new United States of America.This treaty settled boundaries between the United States and British North America. -
The United States Constitution Is Approved By Unanimous Vote
Delegates representing each state except Rhode Island was at Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania State House for the Constitutional Convention. The U.S. Constitution was approved giving America freedom from tyrannical rule.
