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Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the war. Britan's main objective was to capture arms and amunition from Concord. The Britsh ultimately won. -
Fort Ticonderoga
The rebels captured for ticonderoga without firing a shot. The British had held it since the end of the French And Indian war. -
Second Continental Congress
The second Continental congress was signifigant in that the congressman selected George Washington to become the leader of the rebel forces. -
Bunker Hill
The battle of Bunker hill took place near Boston. The hill was held by patriots as an overlook of Boston. The British ultimately took the hill after heavy losses. -
British Vacate Boston
The British are forced to leave Boston as the rebels surround all Britsish ships with artillery, while an increasing number of soldiers occupy Bostn forcing the Britsh out. -
Independence Declared
The Patriot leaders officially declared independence from Britan, with the consturction of the decleraltion of Independence. -
Battle of Long Island
The patriots atttempted to control Long Island newyork. The battle was a British victory as british forces outflanked rebel forces taking the island. -
Battle of Trenton
George washington and the American forces cross the Delaware river to force the surrender of 1000 hessian soldiers. -
Articles of confederation
The articles of confederation kept the colonies together in the early stages of America, but became regared as a a failure as the constitution replaced the Articles in the end. -
French Allaince
The French agreed to help the American in exchange for control of the West Indies. France spends over 13 billion dollars in todays money in the war. -
Siege of Charlestown
The British siege Charlestown, gaining control over American supplies from the south. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of yorktown ended the was the death blow to the Britsh as American forces bombarded British forces with canon fire for 6 days until the British finally surrendered. -
Peace Treaty
Congress ratifies the preliminary peace treaty, ending the Revolutionary War. -
Bill of rights
The bill of rights is created to take the place of failed artciles of confederation.
