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Common Sense
Author Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense", which presented the American colonists with an argument for freedom from British rule -
The Midnight Ride
Paul Rivere rides across Lexington, alerting colonists that the British are coming -
Battle at Lexington and Concord
Redcoats march 20 miles to attack Colonists at Lexington and Concord. The Redcoats succeed at Lexington but retreat at Concord. The Briitsh kill count is higher than the Patriots though. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold, alongside of 400 men, were incharge of the capturing of Fort Ticonderoga -
George Washington
George Washington was named Commander and Cheif of the US military -
Battle at Bunkerhill
The Battle at Bunkerhill started the first few steps for America to gain its independence -
The Declaration of Independence is Issued
The Declaration of Independence is issued. The author is Thomas Jefferson -
Battle of Brooklyn
The first major American battle folling the Declaration of Independence -
New York Burns
Colonel George Washington marches with his troops to find that New York been burned down by the British. -
American Victory
America's victory at Saratoga is the turning point of war. -
France Recognizes American Independence
France entered the Revoulutionary War in 1778 by formally recognizing America's independence -
British General William Howe's Replacement
Britishe General William Howe is replaced by Henry Clinton -
Savannah, GA
The British Occupy Savannah, GA -
Spain Enters War with Britain
Spain goes to war with Britain and allies with America -
Stony Point, NY
American "Mad" Anthony Wayne captured Stony Point,NY -
Benedict Arnold left America for Britain's army
Benedict Arnold became a traitor and left the American troops for Britain -
French Fleet
A French fleet drove British naval force from Chesapeake Bay -
Savannah, GA
British decided to evacuate Savannah, Georgia due to the events currently going on. -
Pennsylvania Mutiny
The Pennsylvania/Phildelphia Mutiny was a protest held by American soldiers. Over 400 soldiers were unpaid. -
Treaty of Paris
On April 5th, 1783, Britain recognized American independence and we agreed upon a peace treaty
