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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary war. For the colonists their were 49 killed, 39 wounded, and 5 were missing. The British had 73 killed, 174 wounded, and 26 were missing. -
Meeting of the Second Continental Congress
After the American Revolutionary War in Philadelphia, PA a meeting was started by a convention of delegates from the 13 colonies. The meeting was held to plot the course of the war and soon independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Thousands of militia besieged Boston. The British took hill to gain tactical advantage to remain in control of the city and its valuable seaport. Americans secretly moved their troops during the night, but had to retreat when they ran out of ammunition. -
Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benediel Arnold
Patriotic, American forces and Benedict Arnold and General Richard Montgomery attempted to capture Quebec ( British occupied). The battle was the first major defeat of the war for the Americans, and it came with heavy losses. -
Common Sense Published
Thomas Paine's pamphlet to argue two main points, independence from England and the creation of a democratic republic. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
By issuing the Declaration of Independence, a adopted by the continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence. -
Battle of Trenton
In New Jersey, General Washington's army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries after crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm. The victory reasserted American control over much of New Jersey. -
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Battle of Saratoga
The Continental Army decimated Burgoyne's' troops, cut off supply routes, and British reinforcements were not received. The climax in the American Revolution was the turning point because it renewed the morale of the American forces and convinced potential European partners, such as France, that the colonies could win the war. -
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Paoli Massacre ( Battle of Paoli)
General Charles Grey and nearly 5,000 British soldiers launched a surprise attack on a small regiment of Patriotic soldiers led by General Anthony Wayne. This resulted in a British victory. -
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Washington's Encampment at Valley Forge
General George Washington and 11,00 soldiers were stationed at Valley Forge where they trained and learned how to re-form lines quickly. Hundreds died from disease, hunger, and winter exposure.