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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first shots starting the revolution were fired at Lexington, Massachusetts. On April 18, 1775, British General Thomas Gage sent 700 soldiers to destroy guns and ammunition the colonists had stored in the town of Concord, just outside of Boston. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
On June 17, 1775 General Howe led 2600 British soldiers up Breed's Hill. British warships also fired on the patriots position.The Americans held off two British charges, but were finally forced to retreat on the third charge. The British suffered heavy losses with 226 men killed and 828 more wounded. The British gained control of Breed's Hill. -
British Evacuation of Boston
The British evacuation of Boston was a major victory for the patriots, and Washington's first victory. -
Declartion of Independence
written by Thomas Jefferson, with the assistance of John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The document defined the rights of the people of the independent states. -
Battle of Fort Washington
On his return to New York, General Howe and his troops attacked Fort Washington. They regained control of the Fort. -
Valley Forge
In the winter of 1777 - 1778, George Washington and his army struggled to survive the cold weather and snow at Valley Forge. They did, and emerged a stronger army as a result. -
French went to war
France and America signed a treaty which put France at war with Britain. This treaty was the first document to officially recognize America as an independent state. -
Spain went to war
Even though Spain and French didn't get along, they decide to join the French to defeat Britian . -
Articles Of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were created to define a new central government for America. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris officially ended the revolution, and recognized the United States of America as an independent nation.
