Major Events of the Revolutionary War

By ilovetigers123

  • Paul Revere's Ride

    Paul Revere knew of General Gage's plans and told the colonists that the redcoats are coming. Paul Revere said 2 lanterns by sea, 1 if by land.

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Even though the Americans were low on ammo, they were brave and fought well against the British. The British were expecting an easy victory, but they were wrong.

  • Attack on Canada

    Benedict Arnold wanted to claim Canada but the Continental Congress said "No". Benedict Arnold went to attack Canada anyway, he had lost 600 men to be prisoners and 60 died.

  • U.S. Navy Created

    The Navy was created to help take Canada's land. The Navy had 50 ships and had captured 200 British ships.

  • Common Sense Published

    Thomas Paine talks about all aspects of the monarchy and government. He made a plea that American Independence was the only option.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Twelve colonists voted in favor of independence. The committee accepted Jefferson's draft almost in its entirety.

  • Battle of Trenton

    Washington's army crossed the Delaware on Christmas and surprised the British. 150 Hessians were killed or wounded.

  • British capture Ticonderoga

    July 5th the Americans are forced to withdraw giving up the fort to the British. General Burgoyne had 7,400 men and 36 naval ships for the British so the American's only option was to give up the fort to the British.

  • Treaty Amity with France

    After the win at Saratoga, the French were ready to make a deal with the Americans to help support their cause. They closed the deal on February 6th, 1778.

  • Arnold a Traitor

    Arnold was in debt and wasn't doing so well as a general. Also, he was willing to give up the patriot cause for 20,000 commission and posted as a British general for the King's army.

  • Battle of Yorktown

    Cornwallis surrendered with the French ground and naval forces helping the Americans defeat them. The Americans had caught 8,000 soldiers, and 214 pieces of field artillery.

  • Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris had ended the Revolutionary War. Franklin and Adams were the American peace commissioners, and believed that this was a government with whom the Americans would be able to reach an agreement.