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American Revolution Timespan
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Second Continental Congress
A second convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies. -
George Washington named Commander-in-Cheif
George Washington was appointed commander of America's armed forces by the Continental Congress. -
Bunker Hill
The first important battle of the American War of Independence, which was faught at Breed's Hill. British won against the Colonial Forces. -
"Common Sense" published
Challenged the authority of the Brittish government and the royal monarchy. -
Declaration of Independence
A statement adopted by the Continental Congress which asserted the independence of the colonies from Great Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
A famous victory that began with "Washington crossing the Delaware" -
Battle of Princeton
A battle in which General George Washington's revolutionary forces defeated British forces. -
American Flag Adoption
The Continental Congress reeplaced the British symbols of the Grand Union flag with a new design. -
Saratoga
This battle was the turning point of the Revolutionary War. -
France and America become allies
The Americans and French people allied. -
Battle of Monmouth
A pitched battle in New Jersey during the American Revolution that ended with the withdrawal of British Forces. -
Treason of Benedict Arnold
General Benedict Arnold betrayed his country by giving the British information that could allow them to capture one of the American forts. -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
The articlescreated a loose confederation of sovereign states and a week central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. -
Battle of Yorktown
The British surrendered, which ended the American Revolution. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War.