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Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on Breed's HIll in in Massachusetts. The British took possession of Breed's Hill and won the battle. -
Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
This is a resolution adopted by the Second Continental Congress to explain why the 13 colonies fought in the Revolutionary War. -
Declaration of Independence
This declaration summarized how the colonies were moving towards independence. -
Crossing of the Delaware
George Washington and his troopscrossed the Delawre River to attack the Hessian troops. -
Invasion of Canada
First major initiative made by the Continental Army. -
The Articles of Confederation
The Articles were an agreement between the 13 colonies and it served as the First Constitution. -
Valley Forge
This battle was in the winter and many of the troops suffered from diseases. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Americans won against the British. This marked a turning point in the Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the seven years war -
Land Ordinance
This ordinance created the United States west of the Applachian Mountains -
Land Ordinance
This created order and procedures for settlements. -
Northwest Ordinance
This setup a government for the Northwest Territroy. -
Shay's Rebellion
An uprising in Massasschusetts over high taxes. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
This was the final battle of the Northwest Indian War -
Treaty of Greenville
Refined boundary lines between the Indians.