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Battles of Lexington & Concord
Roughly 700 British soldiers were sent in the middle of the night to go capture and destroy rebel supplies in Concord. American militia cut off the soldiers in Lexington and fired the first shots of the American Revolution. (British executed the mission, but the Americans had a more successful night) -
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American Revolution
A summary of 25 of the most important battles, documents, days, etc. of the Revolutionary War -
Capturing Fort Ticonderoga
Americans capture the British fort unexpectedly without firing a single shot. America gained large amounts of British supplies, including over 50 cannons. -
Bunker Hill
Actually fought on neighboring Breed's Hill, Americans and British fight over the high ground overlooking Boston. (British take over the hill after the Americans run out of ammo) -
Olive Branch Petition
Continental Congress' final attempt at restoring peace between the two sides. King George refuses immediately, and sends even more troops to fight in the war. -
Battle of Quebec
American troops are sent to attack Canada, looking to draw the main attention off of New England. It came at a high price. (British win easily after killing American leaders and over 400 soldiers) -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine's 48 page pamphlet that influenced the colonists to revolt against the King's rule. It was an immediate success. -
Declaration of Independence
The petition which contained Continental Congress' signatures was to be finalized in declaring American Independence from the British -
Battle of Long Island
Washington leads his men to defend New York City. He believes that the British will aim for Manhattan so he sets his men up to defend it. The British attack from the South, and follow that up will the bulk of the army attacking Washington's rear flank. Maryland troops fight off the Britsh, allowing the American army to flee. (Britain wins Manhattan easily) -
Battle of White Plains
The British plan an attack to ambush Washington's army as they retreated from the Battle of Long Island. (British win as the colonists continue onwards) -
Crossing the Delaware
Washington and his men cross the Delaware River as they lead a surprise attack on the Hessians in Trenton, NJ. The Americnas win handily. The victory boosts moral in the troops and inspires not only them to resign, but many others as well. (America wins easily) -
Battle of Princeton
Washington circles Cornwallis' army, and sends his men to attack a British garrison in Princeton.(After a dire start, Washington rallies the men to a victory) -
Saratoga
British troops were deployed on a small tactical mission to take over Saratoga, and did, but eventually were outnumbered by the American's counter attack on Oct. 7, and lost the town (British won 1st, Colonists won 2nd) -
France Enters
France, seeking revenge on England after the 7 year War, joins forces with the Americans -
Battle of Monmouth
As the British were leaving Monmouth courthouse, a group of American militia attack the rear flank of the Britsh force. They were pushed back, but were rallied by Washington and his sudden arrival (American victory) -
Battle of Savannah
America was outnumbered by the attacking British, and lost the town, only to regain control a year later in a mass attack (British take over, Americans regain control year after) -
Spain Enters
A year after their friend France joins the Americans, Spain also joins forces with the colonists -
Charleston
The British shifted focus to the Southern colonies after losing the Northern states, and forced a surrender of over 5000 American soldiers stationed in Charleston (British victory) -
Camden
England continues to attack the Carolinas, and quickly gains control of Camden after overtaking Charleston (British wins the town, spreading Carolina reign) -
King's Mountain
After Loyalist militia ordered the Patriots to lay down their arms, the rebels attacked and handily defeated the new recruits just south of modern-day King's Mountain (Patriot victory) -
Cowpens
The turning point battle in the American re-taking of South Carolina (American victory) -
Articles of Confederation
The initial Constitution of the U.S. used to govern the states -
Battle of Guilford
Americans continue their assault on the South by outnumbering and overtaking about 1500 British troops outside of Greensboro, SC (American drawn-out victory) -
Eutaw Springs
An evenly matched final battle for the Carolinas was taken by the patriots after fighting off continued attempt of an attack by the British (Americans take over the Carolinas, and are close to flushing out the British) -
Yorktown
American and French forces pushed the British back into Yorktown, where the British surrendered. Thsi was the last significant battle in the Revolution. (French and Americans decisively win) -
Treaty of Paris
Representatives of Britain and the U.S.A. sign a deal finalizing the end of the Revolutionary War.
