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Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration Of Independence was written on July 4th of 1776 by Thomas Jefferson. It was an act taken around the 1770's by the 13 colonies declaring independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence signifies some of the principles and ideas of the founding fathers which the government of the United States follows today. It also includes ideas of famous enlightenment thinker such as John Locke ( all men are created equal). -
Battle of Long Island
The British Army had successfully moved against the American Continental Army. Their efforts were to seize New York and isolate New England from the rest of its colonies. Washington was defeated in the battle but his ingenuity allowed him to escape. Washington then continue to fight instead of surrendering the the British Army. -
Battle of Princeton
The Continental Army defeated British troops near Princeton, New Jersey. The act was was a huge way to regain momentum following a mass of defeats in the New York City area. The battle resulted in 86 British causalities and around 200 British soldiers captured. The Americans suffered 40 causalities. -
Evacuation Of Philadelphia
On this day the British abandoned Philadelphia. After staying for about 9 months the shelter in from winter, 15,000 British troops evacuated Philadelphia. There was no longer an American army defending Philadelphia because the British defeated George Washington army forcing them to retreat. -
Articles Of Confederation
The Articles Of Confederation was a document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain. It was a compromise between those who wanted a strong national government. It was considered weak because of the lack of power to impose taxes, regulate commerce and raise an army to defend the nation. Members of congress would later call for revision of the Articles Of Confederation. -
France Agrees to Treaty of Amity and Commerce with America
The Treaty of Alliance was signed between France and the United States. It was an insurance policy for France which guaranteed the support of the United States if Britain were to break their current peace with France. This Treaty recognized the U.S as an independent nation. It also encouraged trade between France and America. In addition, this Treaty provided military alliance with the U.S against Great Britain. -
Savannah falls to the British.
British army under Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell captured the city of Savannah. The Americans were determined to win back the city. The British army had between 2500 to 3000 troops who launched a surprise attack on American forces defending Savannah. This was an important event because it was the start of the British army in the south. The French and the Americans lost 16 officers and 228 soldiers killed, and 63 officers and 521 soldiers wounded in the siege of Savannah. -
Fort Sackville Surrenders to George Rogers Clark
Fort Sackville surrendered to the British marking the end of British domination in America's western frontier. George Roger Clark led the British army in this battle. His army had an approximate amount of 170 men. He was known as an heroic leader by leading a very small army in the freezing waters of Illinois. His army was eventually victorious. -
Thomas Jefferson elected Governor of Virgina
Thomas Jefferson was elected Governor of Virginia. He represented Virginia in the Continental Congress that adopted the Declaration Of Independence. He created laws for religious freedom and served as the 2nd Governor of Virginia. He visioned the United States as it would become a nation composed of farmers. -
British Raid in Virginia
American traitor and British Brigadier General Benedict Arnold enjoys his greatest success as a British commander. He was known for capturing and destroying Richmond. Arnold's Army had a largely 1,600 loyalist troops. Who sailed up James River at January, eventually landing in Westover, Virginia. -
Capturing of Charlestown
The siege of Charlestown was a major push forward and huge victory for The British. The British land and sea campaign cut off and forced Charlestown to surrender. Due to this victory, The British gained control of the South and the Americans lost many soldiers due to surrender. The British would later burn Charlestown to the ground in attempts to control incoming sniper fire. -
Cornwallis arrival in Virginia
Cornwallis and his Army marched to Yorktown Virginia. He was ordered to provide a protected harbour for British fleets in the cheapskate bay. Cornwallis would later surrender 8,000 British soldier's and seamen to a French and American force at Yorktown. This would lead to the ending of the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis later became know as the general who lost the American colonies. -
First American Commercial Bank
The first bank of the United States was needed because the government had a Dept from the Revolutionary War. It was built in Philadelphia while Philadelphia was still the nation's capital. The bank was helpful as it was able to lend the government money and safely hold it's deposits, and promote business and industry by extending credit. Thomas Jefferson opposed the bank because he believed that the Constitution didn't give the government powered to establish a bank. -
Preliminary peace terms
A Meeting in Paris, Richard Oswald, on behalf of George III, and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and Henry Laurens, for the United States, sign the Preliminary Articles of Peace based on reciprocal advantages as the only permanent foundation of Peace and Friendship.This was the one step that bought about peace between the United States and Great Britain. This event would lead to the end of the Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
The Treaty of Paris was signed by Representatives from both Great Britain and the United States. This Treaty ended the Revolutionary War. In this Treaty, there were 3 main point. One was the Was was formally ended. Two was the British acknowledges Independence and political freedom of the United States. Thirdly, US boundaries were established.
