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The Minute Men
The Minute Men were the first line of defense and the people that warned the colonists if the British were coming, -
The Shot Heard Around The World
When the first shot rang out in the arguments of the Minute Men and British. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the war, where the rebels get pushed back and then push Britain into Boston. -
Benedict Arnold meets the Green Mountain Boys
Benedict Arnold and The Green Mountain Boys took Fort Ticonderoga from Great Britain. -
Washington Instated as General
Washington wanted to be Commander in Cheif, and they needed him to make a proper army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle was right outside Boston when the British tried to break the Seige and the colonists fortified the hill. -
General Howe Instated
This was the main general for the British Army. He was sworn in by the king himself. -
Common Sense Is Released
The idea of independence was widespread by the book Common Sense released by Thomas Paine. -
Britain Gives Boston Up to Washington's Army
The Seige of Boston got so bad that the British were forced to leave. -
France And Spain Send the Rebels Supplies
France and Spain help the colonies by sending them supplies, but not joining in on the war. -
The Declaration Of Independence Goes Into Effect
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration after the idea of independence was spread because of Common Sense -
Hessians Arrive In America
The Hessians were German Mercenaries hired by the British to kill colonials. -
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John Paul Jones
This Man wasn't significant, he was just so crazy he deserves a spot. He captured many British ships and raided towns, caused an incredible amount of damage. -
Battle Of Long Island
Also known as the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, this was when the Colonial Army was ambushed and was forced to cross the East River or fight. -
Washington Crossed The Delaware River
Washington and his 2000 men crossed the Deleware to surprise the British. -
Battle Of Princeton
A very important battle, becasue of how it gave the colonials hope, because of how little they had won. -
Battle Of Germantown
A battle in Philadelphia where the British took control of it, a crushing defeat at the time, but what messed up the British in the long run. -
Battle Of Bemis Heights
When Benedict Arnold and Horatio pushed Burgoyne out of the Colonies into Canada. -
The French Enter The Revolutionary War
The French didn't enter the War until Victory was sure, and then at just the right peak, the French entered. -
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Trained Washington's Army
A man with a very long name helped train Washinton's Army with a European style, giving the Americans a much bigger chance to win. -
Spain Joins The War
Spain declares war on Britain, and they fought Britain on the mainland. -
Battle Of Guilford Courthouse
This Battle was so bad for the British, even though they won, they just lost so many men that the battle leads to their defeat. -
The Siege of Yorktown
This was the last major battle of the war because the major army of Cornwallis surrendered. -
The Treaty of Paris
This was the treaty that ended the war, the one that gave America independence from Britain.
