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Bloodshed at Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). Tensions between the British and the Colonists erupted demanding a call to arms. hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to nearby Concord in order to seize an arms cache. Paul Revere and other riders sounded the alarm, and colonial militiamen began mobilizing to intercept the Redcoats. It was significant that it sparked America's drive for independence through the Rev War. -
Battle and Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga took place on Wednesday, May 10, 1775 at Ticonderoga, New York. The siege of Boston had begun but the colonists were acutely aware that they needed firearms, munitions or cannon. The fort at Ticonderoga, New York contained stores of such armaments. The location of Fort Ticonderoga was also very important as its strategic position of control over the waterways to Canada could protect New York and the New England colonies from British invasion from Canada. -
Second Continental Congress Forms
Organized the continental Army, called on the colonies to send troops, selected George Washington to lead the army, and appointed the comittee to draft the Declaration of Independence.
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George Washington Appointed Head of Continental Army
Washington is unanimously voted to become head of the Continetal Army by the Second Continetal Congress. The Second Continetal Congress and the American citizens believed he was a great fit for commander in chief. He was known for his valor and reputation from The French and Indian War. It was significant because it put America in the right leadership needed for victory against the British. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle that took place on the strategic point of Breed's Hill. British victory on account of the depletion of American supplies; giving the british more confidence in war. This really is what made America want to start winning the war. -
Battle Of quebec
The first major military initiative of the Revolutionary War was the invasion of Quebec, Canada by American forces. The purpose of the campaign was to capture Quebec and convince the French speaking colonists to join the thirteen colonies in revolt against the British Empire, which would strengthen the position of the rebels in the western seaboard of the continent. In the end the British won and ended the threat of America on controlling Canada. -
Paine's Common Sense is Published
In Common Sense, Thomas Paine argues for American independence. His argument begins with more general, theoretical reflections about government and religion, then progresses onto the specifics of the colonial situation. Encouraged american patriotism significantly and added a morale boost to the war effort. -
Declaration of Indepence is signed.
The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Second Continental Congress, states the reasons the British colonies of North America sought independence in July of 1776. It was significant because it shows the reasons why we were unhappy with the king, and how adamant we were about leaving Britains control. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War which took place on the morning of December 26, 1776, in Trenton New Jersey. They took the Hessians by surprise the day after Christmas morning, and were ultimately successful of capturing their garrison. It created a large morale boost for the Contintal Army, and Washington himself. -
Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine, also known as the Battle of Brandywine Creek, was fought between the American army of General George Washington and the British army of General Sir William Howe on September 11, 1777. The British defeated George Washington and his troops, which thereby clearing the way for British ocupation over Phildaelphia -
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Battle of Seratoga
The Battle of Saratoga, comprising two significant battles during September and October of 1777, was a crucial victory for the Patriots during the American Revolution and is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War. The Battle was the impetus for France to enter the war against Britain, re-invigorating Washington’s Continental Army and providing much needed supplies and support. This was the turning point in the war for American Independence. -
Battle of Germantown
On October 2nd, Washington conceived a bold plan of attack on Howe's 9,000 troop garrison stationed in Germantown. It called for the simultaneous advance of four different units of troops, moving by night. At dawn, the four columns were to converge not far from General Howe's headquarters and catch the British by surprise. They were ultimately unseccessful, but were not discouraged because they believed it was in result of bad luck, not their own tactics. -
Formation of Franco - American Alliance
After the Battle of Seratoga America finally is able to prove their worth to the French, and then gain their support in the war. France agrees to be at war until America is independent, and neither side will agree to a peace treaty without consulting eachother. France also promised not to interfere with pre existing English owned lands -
Battle of Monmouth
enerals Washington and Lee were evading Cornwallis and Clinton. In this battle, Washington ordered Lee to advance, but Lee retreated out of cowardice. British and Americans fought in Monmouth, New Jersey. Lee did not organize his troops well, and led them chaotically from the British. -
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Siege of Fort Sackville
George Rogers Clark captured Fort Sackville which greatly weakened British influence in NW territory, hailed "Conqueror of the Old Northwest. Gave America a better graspe on controlling the Northwest during the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of King's Mountain
was a decisive Patriot victory in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War. Frontier militia loyal to the United States overwhelmed the Loyalist American militia led by British Major Patrick Ferguson. The significance of the conflict was that it became evident to the British that the American colonists in the South would not back the British. -
Battle of Cowpens
Was a decisive victory by American Revolutionary forces under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War. It was a turning point in the reconquest of South Carolina from the British. The significance of the conflict was that it had a devastating effect on British morale, whilst increasing American confidence. -
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Battle of Yorktown and Cornwallis's Surrender.
Last major battle of the Revolutionary War American troops under George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau trapped British troops under Charles Cornwallis and his troops in the Chesapeake Bay, with the help of Admiral de Grasse and the French fleet. Cornwallis was forced to surrender. Significance: although not the last of the fighting, this signified the end of the war. -
Battle of Little Mountain
as fought on March 22, 1782, near Mount Sterling in what is now Montgomery County, Kentucky. One of the bloodiest engagements of the Kentucky frontier, the battle has long been the subject of controversy resulting from the actions of one of Estill's officers, William Miller, who ordered a retreat leaving the rest of Estill's command to be overwhelmed by the attacking Wyandots. -
Treaty of Paris
treaty in which British formally recognized the independence of the United States; granted generous boundaries (Mississippi River to Great Lakes to Spanish Florida plus a share in the priceless fisheries on Newfoundland); Americans could no longer persecute Loyalists and had to restore their property to them; states vowed to put no lawful obstacles in the way of debt-collecting from British -
Treaty of Fort Stanwix
was a treaty finalized on October 22, 1784, between the United States and Native Americans from the six nations of the Iroquois League. It was signed at Fort Stanwix, in present-day Rome, New York, and the first of several treaties between Native Americans and the United States after the American victory in the Revolutionary War.
