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Battle of Bunker Hill
Actually happening on Breed's hill, this battle was a siege by colonists of the British forces under General Thomas Gage. Although the colonists lost, they inflicted serious damage on the British. -
Common Sense Published
Released by Thomas Paine in January of 1776, Common sense was a pamphlet that spurred revolutionary spirit in colonists. It questioned the constitution of England and encouraged that the Colonists create their own non-corrupted system of governance. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independance
Written by Thomas Jefferson, proclaiming independence from England. Signed and approved by members of the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia PA. -
Washington's taking of Trenton
On Christmas night, George Washington crossed the Delaware River and occupied a Hessian outpost at Trenton NJ. -
Battle of Brandywine Creek
While marching to Philadelphia, William Howe was blocked by George Washington and his forces, but Howe easily beset the Continental army, and continued on. -
Horatio Gates takes Ticonderoga
Gates surrounded British forces under John Burgoyne and forced the to surrender. This was a turning point in the war that helped solidify America's relationship with France. -
Adoption of the Articles of Confederation
The first constitution of the United States - established a very weak central government with little control over what was really going on. -
British Capture Savannah
As part of the southern phase of the Revolutionary war, Britain tried gaining footholds in major cities throughout the southern colonies. One of these successful attempts resulted in the British Capture of Savannah Georgia under General Clinton. -
Battle of Yorktown
Final battle of the revolution, fought in Yorktown. British General Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington of the Continental army after being pinned between the French Navy and the Continental army. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty between Britain and America that resulted in:
USA being recognized as independent, and
US territory = Atlantic to Mississippi, Canada to Florida. -
Ordinance of 1784
Divided the USA's westernmost territory into 10 equal districts. When the population equaled that of an existing state, it could become a state. -
Ordinance of 1785
A system created to sell the territories. The existing sections were to get split into 36 section that could be auctioned off for at least $1. -
Shays Rebellion
Based in Massachusetts, and led by Daniel Shays, this uprising was consisted of distressed farmers who demanded relief from taxes, money, and a relocation of their capital. However, the rebellious farmers were crushed by state militiamen. -
Northwest Ordinance
Replaced the districts earlier laws had established in the Western territories with a single Northwest territory. It prohibited slavery in the territory, as well as officially established an official minimum statehood population of 60,000 -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Gen. Anthony Wayne defeated Miami indians in the Ohio Valley with a force of 4,000 soldiers.
