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"The Redcoats are Coming!"
On the night of April 18, 1775, hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to Concord in order to steal a hidden storage of weapons. Paul Revere and other Patriots sounded the alarm. Colonial militiamen prepared to fight the Redcoats. A confrontation on Lexington kick started the fighting, and soon the British were swiftly withdrawing under intense fire. -
Land of the Brave
This Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major action of war that took place in Massachusetts. Although they were inexperienced, the Patriots were able to hold off against the Loyalists for 2 hours. Later abandoning their positions, they left proudly even though the British had "defeated" them. Of the 2,200 Loyalists 1,000 were either dead or wounded. -
Free the slaves!
The British governor of Virginia published a proclamation, offering freedom to any slaves of "rebellious" Americans who are capable of entering British lines. During the the war, about 100,000 African Americans sought out their freedom by supporting the Loyalists. A smaller number fought on the Patriot's side for independence. -
Carolinas' Invasion
A force of loyalists (Americans who want to remain British subjects) are overcome by a Patriot Army at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. This hushes loyalist activity for the next three years in the Carolinas. -
South Carolina's Rebellion
A British invasion force accumulate an all-day attack on the Patriot Force on Sullivan’s Island. The intruders aren't capable to land their troops on the island, and the tricky waters of Charleston Harbor frustrate the British navy. The group retreats in defeat and South Carolina will remain intact by the enemy for at least three more years. -
Independence Declared
The Declaration of Independence is implemented by the Second Continental Congress. Following a decade of distress over taxes and a year of war, representatives finally make the break with Britain. King George III isn't keen to let his subjects go without a fight, and loyalist outlook lingers. But, Americans' primary allegiance is to their colonies.
