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First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia at Carpenters' Hall. The men discussed and debated. They decided to boycott british merchandise. -
Lexington/Concord
The battle at Lexington and Concord began when British troops were coming to Lexington to take American military supplies that was being stored there. Paul Revere was sent to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams that the British were coming. When the British arrived, the Americans were ready. The battle was a victory for the Americans. -
Second Continental Congress
In the Second Continental Congress it was agreed that the Continental army should be formed. They also decided to write the Declaration of Indpendence. -
The Green Mountain Boys
The Green Mountain Boys were all an American militia. They were named after the green mountains in Vermont. The Green Mountain Boys attacked Fort Ticonderoga, a British fort, on May 10, 1775 after conflict broke out between Americans and French. -
Attack on Quebec
While General Washington with the Continental Army was surrounding Boston, British General Montgomery led an attack up the Lake Champlain route into Canada. British General Arnold took his force across country through Maine. Americans invaded Canada to bring the Canadian population into the war on the American side.Fort St John and Montreal were captured by Americans. The British and Canadian garrison drove off the American attack and ended the threat to the British control of Canada. -
The "Common Sense" was published
"Common Sense" was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. The pamphlet mainly argues that the reason that the Colonies are suffering was because of the British monarchy. It was one of the most popular pamphlets nationally. It even sold well in Europe. -
British evacuate Boston
After a victory battle at Bunker Hill, British soldiers evacuated Boston and headed to Halifax, Canada. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson wrote most of the Declaration of Independence. It was signed on July 4, 1776. John Hancock signed the largest so the King of England could see it easily. It stated rights and complaints of the People of the Colonies. It was one of the most important documents ever made in U.S. history. -
The loss of Fort Washington
George Wasington wanted his troops to leave Fort Wadhington, but Nathanael Greene refused to let them. Therefor, the British soldiers were able to attack Washington's soldiers and take Fort Washington. Washington highly regretted this, and was disliked from many people for it. It also caused the Patriotsdoubt that they could win. -
Washington crosses Delaware
General George Washington and men of the Continental Army and militia crossed the Delaware River then to Trenton, New Jersey. There they attacked and defeated Hessian troops. -
The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation provided stability during the Revolutionary War. They provided valuable lessons in self-governance, but wasn't the best that it could be. It was later replaced by the Constitution. -
Winter in Valley Forge
George Washington and his troops stayed in Valley Forge from 1777- 1778 after fighting in the battle of Trenton. They spent most of the time suffering without warm clothes and shoes. They went hungry and sick. They also built small log cabins out of wood. This tought them disipline and led them to be a stronger army. -
Signing of the French Alliance
The Franch and Americans signed a treaty that stated that the Americans and French would be allies against Britian in war. -
British occupy Savannah
British troops capture Savannah causing the Americans to retreat across the Savannah River. -
British capture Charleston, South Carolina
Sir Henry Clinton crossed the Ashley ricer to Charleston. A few months later the seige of Charleston took action as General Bejamin Lincoln was forced to surrender after many of his troops were killed and a majority were capture. The loss of Charleston was a devistation for the Americans. -
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
Charles Cornwallis lead his British soldiers to Yorktown, Virginia and surrenders around 8,000 soldiers to the American and French. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary war and declared that America was an independent country. It was signed by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay in Paris. -
Shay's Rebllion (exact date unknown, only the year)
The Shays formed an army of 700 men and began rebelling. They shut down a supreme court in Worcester. They broke into a jail and freed people who were there because of debt. The governmnent had told them to sell their livestock to pay off the debt so they acted in rebellion. -
Constitution Ratified
On June 21, New Hampshire was the ninth state to ratify the constitution, and lead the agreement that the government under the U.S. Constitution would begin on March 4, 1789.
