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Midnight Ride
Paul Revere learns of the plans of the British to go to Lexington and Concord to capture military stores
and begins his ride to warn the Americans. -
Lexington and Concord
The first shots that were fired between the Americans and the British. The British marched there because the Americans had guns in Concord. First shot was considered the "shot herd round the world" -
Washington is appointed General
On this date George Washinton was appointed General of the American Milita -
Battle of bunker hill (Breeds Hill)
Two day battle, British under the command of General William Howe and American forces under Colonel William Prescott. The British attacked, they took the hill but suffered heavy losses. The Americans fired until they were out of ammunition, then quickly retreated -
Independence
On this date the declaration of Independece was officialy written and declared the Indepdence for America -
Signing
On this date the Declaration was signed by 59 men from the 13 colonies -
Battle of Long island
In this battle the British drove the americans into from Brooklyn into new york and then forced them to flee else where -
American Flag
The american Flag is made in a small home by a woman by the name of Betsy Ross -
Battle of Bradywine
English win the Battle of Brandywine, as the Rebels try to stop the British on their way to Philadelphia. The British
will spend the winter in Philadelphia, but the members of the Continental Congress escape -
The Battle of Sartoga
First Battle of Saratoga, the English are stopped in their advance down the Hudson towards Albany, New York. -
France comes to an american aid
The first shots that were fired between the Americans and the British. The British marched there because the Americans had weapos there -
Forgein help
Americans sign treaties with France and Holland. This is another major turning point in the war, and was brought about
by the French's view of the American's strength after their victory at Saratoga -
Abandoning Philly
British abandon Philadelphia. It's strategic pos ition is not critical, and England must be concerned with a larger theatre
of war now that the French are threatening to enter the fray -
Battle of Princeton
British defeated at Princeton, New Jersey -
Battle of Vincennes
British surrender to Americans at Vincennes, Illinois -
Winter Travasties
Spent in Morristown, New Jersey. Another devastating winter. A small mutiny occurs among the troops which gives
Washington cause to worry about the future. -
Surrendering Charleston (Battle)
The focus of the British to the south culminates when Charleston, South Carolina surrenders to the British. It is the
fourth largest city in the colonies. -
French aid
French troops arrive at Newport, Rhode Island -
Traitor
Benedict Arnold, heroic leader and general of the first three years of the Revolution, is discovered to be behind plot to
surrender West Point, the key to the Hudson River. Since the report of the capture of Capt Andre along with the note written by
Arnold, was first reported to Ar nold; he had time to get on a boat and float down the Hudson and escape into the British camp.
George Washington would have rather exchanged Andre for Arnold and hung Arnold -
Cornwallis wins again (Battle)
English, led by Cornwallis, defeats Americans led by Gates, at Camden South Carolina -
Battle of King's Mountain
British defeated at King's Mountain, N. C -
Clearing the South (Battle)
General Nathanael Greene clears interior of South Carolina and Georgia of the enemy. Once again, the Americans,
through Washington, had miraculously found the right man for the job. -
York Town
The Siege of york town begins -
Treaty of Paris
peace treaty signed in Paris reconising American independence -
Saying Goodbye
The British finally leave New York. Washington and his officers hold a "good-bye" dinner at a tavern in New York City. The
world, and some Americans, are stunned that Washington did not assume the role of King, but rather simply announced his job was
done and he was retiring from public life
