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American Revolution Timeline
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"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" (show support of the patriots)
In this speech, Patrick expresses how he feels about the war. To narrow it down, He was saying that if the country did not get freedom from England, then you might as well kill them all. England was not giving them rights and he was trying to prove that point. -
Paul Revere's Famous Ride
General Gage calls for 700 British soldiers to go Concord to destroy the colonists' weapons depot. That night, Paul Revere and William Dawes are sent from Boston to warn colonists. Revere reaches Lexington about midnight and warns the minutemen that the British are coming. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord (American Mintemen Victory- the first battle and the start of the war)
This was the begining of the Revoluntionary War. The 'shot heard aroung the world' was in Concord and no one know who shot the first bullet. Many think it was the Americans but also people think the British fired. No one will know the real truth. -
Boston Take Over
The British begin siege of Boston. They invade the homes and close the ports so now boats can't get in or out. -
George Washington Becomes Commander and Cheif
This is the day the Contentental Congress elected the chief of the American Army. It was decided to be George Wshington and he was honored. -
The Declaration of Independence (state that america is not longer a part of england)
The Declaration of Independece is the most important document in our history. This is because this is showing that America is no longer a part of Englands empire. -
U.S. Navy is Born
The Continental Congress authorizes creation of Continental Navy, initally with 7 ships, and later bcomes the US Navy. -
"Common Sense" (to get the undecided to become patriots)
Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine to persuade americans that being free from England is what they really want. This book was so powerful, in words, that it was banned from homes and store. If you owned it, consiquinces would be held. -
American Flag
According to Betsy, General Washington showed her a rough design of the flag that included a six-pointed star. Betsy was a standout with scissors and demonstrated how to cut a five-pointed star in a single snip.The committe was impressed and entrusted her to make our first flag. -
The Battle of Harlem Heights (american victory)
Under attack, the British retreated to a field in the Hollow Way where they were joined by some Hessian battalions and guns. The fighting continued for an hour until the arrival of more British forces causing Washington to call his troops back. -
Battle of Valcour Island (british victory)
This was the first naval battles of the American Revolutionary War, But it sadly turned against the Americans. -
France as an Ally
Though it is unclear when, in desperate need of finance and arms, the Congress sends Benjamin Franklin to France to urge the French to become allys with America. -
The Delaware River
Washington crosses the Delaware River and captures a Hessian force at Trenton, New Jersey. It was a great stratigy for the Americans. -
Battle Princeton (american victory)
Casualties were not heavy. The British lost only 40 dead, 58 wounded and 187 missing. The Americans lost a number of able officers: General Mercer, Colonel Haslet and several others. The Americans also lost 40 soldiers killed and wounded. -
Battle of the Clouds (american victory)
In this battle the wind and rain was on the american's side because when ever the British would begin to fire it would rain or hail and also the wind and low clounds prevented the ability to see. -
Battle of Saratoga (american victory)
The victory in The Battle of Saratoga was a very important victory in the Revolutionary War. It brought the French into the war. Now this showed the Americans had a chance to win. The French felt that it was now worth fighting with the Americans now that they had a better chance to win. -
The Battle of Germantown (british victory)
Bad luck and poor timing forced Washington to retreat to Whitemarsh with the British in pursuit. The battle was an American defeat but it served to boost morale and self-confidence in the americans. -
The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union ( to delclare states in the U.S)
This document is the statment that gives the states rights to have their own governments but they stil have to listen and obey the national government too. -
Battle of Hanging Rock (american victory)
The battle was interpreted by both sides as a victory for themselves. The British thought that because they had fought off the Americans, they won, but the Americans thought that they won because they had captured the British stores, took many prisoners, and withdrew in safety. -
Battle of King's Mountain (american victory)
This was a battle between Americans, and the only Britain present was Major Ferguson. King’s Mountain would be a much more apt candidate for the title of “massacre” than a true battle. -
Battle of Yorktown (american victory)
The battle of Yorktown was te last major battle in the Revolutionary War. -
Anonymous Letter Sent to Washington
An anonymous letter circulates among Washington's senior officers camped at Newburgh, New York. The letter calls for an unauthorized meeting and urges the officers to defy the authority of the new U.S. national government (Congress) for its failure to honor past promises to the Continental Army. The next day, Washington forbids the unauthorized meeting and suggests a regular meeting to be held on March 15. A second anonymous letter then appears and is circulated and falsly accuses Washinton. -
Bye Bye Loyalist
7000 Loyalists set sail from New York for Canada, bringing a total of 100,000 Loyalists who have now fled America after the Revolutionary War. -
Free Slaves
The Supreme Court of Massachusetts abolishes slavery in that state. -
Treaty of Paris ( to end the war)
This treaty formally ended the United States War for Independence. Representing the United States were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, all of which signed the treaty.
