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The Declaration of Independence
The representatives from each colony formed the 2nd continental congress to discuss whether or not to become independent from Britain. -
Pennsylvania prints the Declaration of Independence
The Pennsylvania Evening Post prints a newspaper lookalike of the Declaration of Independence. -
The First Public Reading of The Declaration of Independence
The public first hears about the Declaration in Philadelphia. -
Battle of Lindley's Fort
This battle was a campaign by the loyalists and Cherokee forces used to gain control of South Carolina's back country to stop the Patriots once the war begins. The Cherokees were involved because of their land was being threatened. -
The Official Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Delegates meet to sign to officially sign the declaration to finally be independent from Britain. -
Battle Of Long Island and White Plains
On, August 27,1776 the battle of long island was the first major battle of the war on the first major loss of the Continental Army it caused George Washington and his troops to retreat back while, the British took control of New York. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was important because the Hessian's tried to prevent George Washington from crossing the Delaware River and the Continental Army came out with the victory. -
Battle of Princeton
It was a battle that took place near Princeton, New Jersey and the battle was very important because the British lost control of New Jersey and retreated back to New York and took control there -
The Untied States Flag
This flag was adopted by the Continental Congress and the flag represented the thirteen colonies by adding thirteen stripes and the union of the thirteen colonies as a way of showing them fighting as one not as individual. -
The Capturing of Fort Ticonderoga
The capturing took place on July 2,1777 and it was the first battle that the British won and it served as a emotional booster for them to actually win the war. -
The French Allience
The Thirteen colonies or the United States formed a alliance with France, to help them combat he British. -
The Battle of Barren Hill
The Battle of Barren Hill was failed attempt of British forces trying to overpower a smaller Continental Army under the command of Marquis de Lafayette put a trap but, failing in capturing them allowing them to escape. -
Battle of Monmouth
The battle of Monmouth was fought in Monmouth, New Jersey ,the battle was mostly fought to prevent the British forces from entering Philadelphia, it was considered a major event in the Revolution. -
Spain declares war on Great Britain
Spain creates a temporary alliance with the United States. As a result, the United States was given money and supplies, Spain did this to get back at the British for defeating them in the Seven Years War to expand their territory. -
Great Britain captures Charleston
After losing several key battles and being forced to leave Philadelphia, the British turn their focus to the southern colonies where most of their goods are located. -
French troops aid the Americans at Newport
The French help the Americans in Newport, Rhode Island, General Rochambeau arrives with 8,000 french troops and because of their arrival they win the battle. -
Nathanael Greene is named commander of the Southern Army
Appointed by George Washington himself, Greene is named commander to help protect the south from being attacked -
French drives off British forces from Chesapeake Bay
The French naval forces fend off the British forcing them to retreat. -
Britain and Americans sign Articles of Peace
This treaty signed by both Great Britain and America ended the Revolutionary War. -
Signing the Treaty of Paris
After the Revolutionary war, representatives from America meet King George III in Paris to sign the treaty that will stop all wars with Britain
