American Revolution

Battle of Lexington & Concord

Apr 19, 1775

Coloinal victory;This was when the 'shot heard around the world' happened, starting the Revolutionary War.

Commander in Chief

Jun 15, 1775

George Washington named commander in cheif of the continental army.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

This battle was actually taken place on Breed's Hill. While it was a victory for the British, they gained many losses: over 800 wounded and 226 killed, including a large number of officers.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

The Declaration of the thirteen United States of America to be independent states.

Battle of Trenton

Dec 25, 1776

George Washington surprises Hessians at Trenton on Christmas morning to get their first victory, in time for him & his men to re-enlist.

Battle of Princeton

Jan 3, 1777

The second victory for Washington as his troops defeat the British at Princeton and drive them back toward New Brunswick.

Battle of Saratoga

Oct 7, 1777

American Victory, Turning point of war which is when the French join the war on the Americans side.

Winter at Valley Forge

Jan 9, 1778

In the winter of 1777-1778, Washington & his army camped at Valley Forge, in southeast Pennsylvania training to become better soldiers so they could then win the war.

King's Mountain Battle

Oct 7, 1780

Battle between the Patriot and Loyalist militias in the Southern campaign. Loyalist American victory.

Treaty of Paris

Sep 3, 1783

This document was signed this day. This ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain on the one hand and the United States of America and its allies on the other.