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American revolution Timeline
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Paul Revere Ride
the revolutionary war starts and Paul Revere makes his famous ride to tell the colonist that "the British are coming" -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
the actual fighting starts with the first " shot heard around the world" the americans win as the british retreat -
Capturing of Fort Ticonrioga
The Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British. -
Battle on bucker hill
Major battle where William Prescott told the American troops "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes". -
George Washington Crosses the Delaware
George Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River on Christmas night and surprise the enemy. -
America Chooses a Flag
he Continental Congress adopts the "Stars and Stripes" Flag sewn by Betsy Ross. -
Battle of Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army to the Americans after suffering defeat at the Battles of Saratoga. -
Valley Forge
The Continental army under George Washington spends the winter training at Valley Forge. -
Alliance With France
France recognized the United States as an independent country with the Treaty of Alliance. -
Articles of Confrederation
Defined the official government of the United States. -
Battle of Yorktown
The last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. British General Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown was the unofficial end to the war. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty that officially ended the war
