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2nd Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress achieved many things. It formed a national government for the revolution, and laid the foundation for the government in the future. It presided over the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms. It also formed the continental army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Knowing the British were advancing on the Charlestown Peninsula, the co.lonials fortified and prepared defenses on the nearby hills (Bunker and Breed's). The British advanced the postion and the first formal war of the revolution broke out. While the colonials lost and had to retreat from the area, they showed they could stand up to the British forces and caused many casualties. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted during the 2nd Continental Congress. This document declared American independence from Britian and gave more meaning to the war. The document talked much about natural rights and philosophy of a government by the people, for the people. This would begin to establish recognition that America was an indpendent country. -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga is considered the turning point of the war. Here, the colonies were finally able to defeat Burgoyne and force him and his men to surrender due to a mistake of approaching the Hudson with little supplies and reinforcements, effectively ending his campaign. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown occured when the colonial forces made a joint effort to surround and attack General Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. The result of the battle was the surrender of Cornwallis and his remaining forces. The colonial victory here was majorly important. It ended the fighting in the colonies and would lead to the end of the war and the Treaty of Paris later. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution. It was signed in Paris, France. The British had to recognize American Independence. They also had to give American fishermen rights to the Grand Banks and other Canadian waters. They had to cede all land between the Allegheny Mountains and the Mississippi River and to stop persecution of Loyalists and to resotre confiscated property. Both had to agree to not block creditors seeking to recover debts.
