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Paine's Common Sense
A pamphlet that described how to colonists didn't need the British to survive in America. -
Declaration of Independence
The colonists finally declared independence and wrote up the Declaration of Idependence. This document listed all the reasons why the colonists wished to be independent. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Germantown
The British victory in this battle ensured that Philadelphia would remain in British hands throughout the winter of 1777–1778. -
Batlle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine was fought between the American army of General George Washington and the British army of General Sir William Howe. -
Battle of Saratoga
A decisive victory to the Americans over the British in the American Revolutionary War. -
Formation of French-American Alliance
In 1778, the United States signed The Treaty of Alliance and The Treaty of Amity and Commerce. This made the French and the Americans allies. -
Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was an American Revolutionary War battle fought on June 28, 1778 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. -
Clark's Victories in the West
George Rogers Clark had the idea to invade British forts in Illonois country. His army excuted the invasions and won. -
Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of King's Mountain was a deciesive victory for the colonies in South Carolina. -
Greene Leads Carolina Campaign
Nathaniel Greene leads his army into Carolina for the Southern campaign of the American Revolution. -
French/Americans force Cornwallis to Surrender
The French and Americans force cornwallis back to yorktown and this is where he finally surrenders. -
Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was a victory for the Continental army against the British in South Carolina. -
North Ministry Collapses in Britain
Lord North's ministry collapses in Britain in 1782. Lord North is the prime minister of Britain at the time. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolutionary War.