American Revolution Timeline

Treaty of Paris

1783 BCE

This event occurred on September 3, 1783. The agreement recognized U.S. independence and granted the U.S. significant Western territory. The British Representatives were involved. The agreement recognized U.S. independence and granted the U.S. significant western territory. t was important because it ended the War of the American Revolution.

Battle of Yorktown

1780 BCE

This event occurred September 28, 1781 – October 19, 1781. Washington's forces defeated Lord Charles Cornwallis' veteran army dug in at Yorktown, Virginia. The French army and navy were involved. This event was important because the victory at Yorktown led directly to the peace negotiations that ended the war in 1783 and gave America its independence.

The Winter at Valley Forge

1777 BCE

The importance of this event is that the Continental Army's transformative experiences at Valley Forge reshaped it into a more unified force capable of defeating the British and winning American independence. This occurred from 1777-1778, This was a war that was going through bad weather conditions. The Continental Army led by General George Washington was involved. The outcome was that nearly 2000 people were killed during the encampment.

Crossing of the Delaware River

1776 BCE

This event occurred on December 25-26, 1776. Washington ordered his troops to gather near McKonkey's Ferry on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River. General George Washington and the Continental Army were involved. Washington and his men successfully completed the crossing and marched into Trenton on the morning of December 26, achieving a resounding victory over the Hessians. Washington's crossing of the Delaware River allowed his army to strike the Hessians at Trenton the next morning.

⮚ Battle of Trenton

1776 BCE

This event occurred on December 26, 1776. The Continental Army captured nearly nine hundred Hessian officers and soldiers as well as a large supply of muskets, bayonets, swords, and cannons. General George Washington's army and garrison of Hessian mercenaries were involved. General George Washington, resulted in a decisive Patriot victory. It was important because it boosted the morale of the American troops.

Battles of Lexington and Concord

1775 BCE

This event occurred on April 19, 1775. The famous shot marked the start of the American War of Independence. The British regulars and American provincials were involved. Lexington and Concord were considered a major military victory. This event is important because it marked the start of the American War of Independence.

Battles of Saratoga

1775 BCE

This event occurred on September 19, 1777.The American defeat of the superior British army lifted patriot morale and helped to secure the foreign support needed to win the war. The American and the superior British army were involved. The Americans got their victory. This was important because the American defeat of the superior British army lifted patriot morale, furthered the hope for independence, and helped secure the foreign support needed to win the war.

Thomas Paine’s writing of “The American Crisis”

1775 BCE

This event occurred on December 19, 1776. The first Crisis pamphlet opens with the famous sentence, "These are the times that try men's souls," and goes on to state that Great Britain has no right to invade the colonies, Thomas Paine, American soldier and author of Common Sense were involved. Paine's writings bolstered the morale of the American colonists. It was important because it bolstered morale among American soldiers and renewed hope in the American cause.

Paul Revere’s Ride

1770 BCE

This event occurred on April 18, 1775.Prescott jumped his horse over a wall and escaped into the woods, he eventually reached Concord. Dawes also escaped though he fell off his horse shortly after and didnt complete the ride.Paul Revere, Samuel Prescott, Israel Bissell, William Dawes, and Sybil Ludington were involved.The outcome was that Paul's horse was confiscated to replace the tired mount of a British sergeant.This was important because they needed to warn patriot leaders in hiding there.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

The importance is that the fight confirmed that any reconciliation between England and her American colonies was no longer possible. this event occured on June 17th, 1775.The American patriots were defeated at the Battle of Bunker Hill, but they proved they could hold their own against the superior British Army.

Creation of the Declaration of Independence

Apr 4, 1776

This event ocurred on July 4, 1776. Congress voted to declare independence. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and Rodger Sherman were involved. The outcome was the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. It was important because the Declaration summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence.

The Battle of Philadelphia

Sep 3, 1777

The Battle of Philadelphia occurred on September 3, 1777. George Washington and his army tried to block Howe at the Brandywine Creek on September 11, 1777. They battled a lot but Washington was defeated, making it easier for the British Army to march into the American capital. Great Britain and the commanders and leaders were involved. The outcome was that Washington's army encamped at Valley Forge. It was important so the British Military could gain control of Philadelphia.