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Continental Army formed
In the spring of 1775, the Continental Army was formed, hich George Washington as it's general. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second meeting of the Continental Congress happened in May, where members agreed to support a war against the British. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A battle that occurred on Breed's Hill, where Patriots inflicted more damage to the British than the British did to them. -
Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was rejected by the British, causing the Americans to retaliate by declaring the necessity to take up arms. -
Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
The document that followed the Olive Branch Treaty's rejection, which led to the beginning of the Revolution. -
Common Sense
Common Sense was published by Thomas Paine, which helped bring the public to the idea of independence. -
Invasion of Canada
Benedict Arnold led an army into Quebec, which ended in Benjamin Franklin coming to negotiate about joining the US. This ultimately failed. -
Evacuation of Boston
The British chose to leave Boston in 1776, signaling a new turning point in the Revolutionary War. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was officially signed on this date. -
George Washington cross the Delaware
George Washington lead a surprise attack against the British and Hessians in Trenton. -
Battle of Germantown
A battle where George Washington planned to continue to liberate Philadelphia, but instead couldn't defeat a force of 120 British with his 12,000 soldiers. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation, the precursor to the Constitution, was adopted by the US Congress -
Valley Forge
Through the winter of 1777-1778, the American army stayed here, experiencing food shortages and dealing with the harsh winter. -
Yorktown Surrender
General Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, Virginia, which is the official end to the Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris
A peace treaty brokered between the Americans and the British, which confirmed the United State's independence in the eyes of the British.