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Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was a treaty of peace signed on February 10, 1763 between France, Great Britain, and Spain. The treaty ended the Seven Years' War between the countries, specifically between France and Great Britain. -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from twelve British North American colonies that met at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania early in the American Revolution. They were called in response to the passage of Corercine Acts (Intolerable Acts) by British Parliament (The Intolerable Acts punished Boston for the Boston Tea Party). -
King George III
King George iii refused to read the conciliatory petition from the Continental Congress and denounced the "diverse wicked and desperate persons" leading the rebels. He charged the American leaders with treason, then in October 1775 he led the British naval force to burn down the defenseless part of Falmouth, Maine. In December he declared the American colonies entirely outside his protection and placed all their ports under blockade by the British fleet. -
Lexington and Concord
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The Battle of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The battle was fought in Middlesex country in the province of Massachusetts Bay, within multiple towns. These battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and its 13 colonies of British North America. -
Second Continental Congress
The second continental congress met in in Philadelphia and voted to ask colonies for supplies and troops. They elected George Washington for commander in chief. The American Revolution began. -
Army of Continental Congress
The Army of Continental Congress was fromed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America. It was established y resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775. The Army of Continental Congress was created to coordinate the military efforts of the 13 colonies in their revolt against Great Britain. It was made up of local militias and other troops and was led by Commander-in-Cheif George Washington throughout the war. -
Quebec Military Campaign
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The Quebec Military Campaign lasted from June 1775 to October 1776. It was the American army's camaign to gain control of the British Province of Quebec, Cananda and convince the French Canadians to join their side against the British. As a result, the Ameicans defeated anymore colonial invasion from the British. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
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The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775 on and around Breed's Hill in Charlestwon, Massachusetts during the Siege of Boston early in the American Revolutionary War. Bunker Hill was the original objective of both the colonial and British troops. As a result the British won the battle and captured Charlestown peninsula. -
Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was adopted by the Continental Congress in anattempt to avoid war with Great Britain. The petition affirmed American loyalty to Great Britain and entreated the King to prevent further conflict. It was presented to King Gearge iii on July 8, 1775 but was rejected. In August 1775 the colonies were formally declared in rebellion by the Proclamation of Rebellion. -
Common Sense published
"Common Sense" was a "pamphet" written by Thomas Paine and published anonymously on January 10, 1776. The pamphlet challenged the authority of the British government and royal monarchy. It was the first ever work to openly ask for American independence from Great Britain. It united the average citizens and political leaders on the idea of American independence. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was created in June/July 1775. It was adopted by the Continental Congress in July 4, 1775 that announed and explained the seperation from Great Britain by the 13 colonies, which were then at war with Great Britain. -
Trenton
The Battle of Trenton-1776
The Battle of Trenton took place on December 25, 1776 in New Jersey, after George Washington led an army of 2, 400 American soldiers across the Delaware River on the night of December 24. The Americans fought against the Hessians and the British troops and won a great victory, encouraging many more American men to reenlist. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge (Located in Pennsylvania) was the military camp for the Army of Continental Congress from December 19, 1777 to June 18, 1778. The camp held 11,000 troops led by George Washington. No battle was fought at Valley Forge but the army did suffer from brutal hardships during the harsh winter they camped there. Some of these hardships included bitter cold, lack of clothes, and semi starvation, etc.
