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Battle of Lexinton and concord
A british force from the boston garrison attempts to seize military supplies of the massachusetts milita, sparking the first military engagment of the American Revoution - the Battles of lexington and Concord. -
Capture Of Fort Ticonderoga
When a small force of green mountain boys led by Ethan Allen and colonel Banedict Arnlod over came a small British garrison at the fort and looted the personal belongings of the garrison. -
Second Continental Congress meets
Following the fighting at Lexington and Concord a meeting was called in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775 to assemble delegates to the Second Continental Congress. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
On July 17,1775 early in the Revolutionary war, the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Despite their loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflited significant casualties against the enemy, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost. -
George Washington named commander-in-chief
George Washington issues his first orders as Commander in chief. -
American defeat at Quebec
Between American Continental Army forces and the British defenders of Quebec City early in the American Revolutionary War. -
British evacute Boston
Durning the evening of March 4, American Brigadier Gerernal John Thomas, under orders from Washington. -
Declaration of Independence issued
When armed conflict between bands of Americans colonists and British soldiers began in April 1775. -
Battle of Long Island
On August 27, 1776 the British Army successfully moved against the American Continental Army led by George Washington. -
British occupy New York City
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Battle of Trenton
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Battle of Bradywine
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Bbritish occupy Philadelphia
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Battle of Saratoga
this battle was a major victory for the American forces and a turning point in war. -
Articles of Confederation adopted
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Winter at Valley Forge
George Washington and his army struggled to survie the cold weather and snow at Valley Forge. -
Alliance with France
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Battle of Monmouth Court House
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Fall of Savannah
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Spain enters the war
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Siege of Charleston
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Benedict Arnold's treason discovered
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French and British battle in chesapeake Bay
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Siege of Yorktown
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Cornwallis surrenders
