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The Battle of Lexington ans Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military involvements of the American Revolution. They were fought within the towns of Lexington and Concord. The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the British and its thirteen colonies in North America. It was the first battle of the war and also where Paul Revere made his famous ride to warn the colonists of British soldiers approaching. -
The Battle for Fort Ticonderoga
Suprisingly, this capture was won without a single shot being fired. It was stragedy that won the Patriots' their victory, because they raided the camp before the British soldiers awoke. -
The Second Continental Congress
The delegates of the 13 colonies gathered in Philadelphia to discuss appropriate future actions. -
Battle of Bunker Hill takes place
This battle was fought not many days after George Washington was elected Commander in Chief of the colonists' Army. In spite of the misleading name, the battle was actually fought on Breed's Hill. -
Congress drafted the Olive Branch Petition.
This document explained the colonists' problems and asked that the British government help deal with them. King George III refused to accept the petition. He believed the Americans to be in rebellion, and On July 5, 1775, Congress drafted the Olive Branch Petition. he could quickly end it with his military force.
