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Charleston Tea Party
The Charleston Tea Party occurred.When the tea was getting dropped off instead of throwing overboard the people would just seize the unclaimed ones. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Shots fired at Lexington and Concord, MA to begin the American Rev. Known as the "first shot heard around the world" happened after dawn in Lexington, Massachusetts. -
Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed, formally severing political and economic ties between American and Great Britain. It declares the freedom for the thirteen American Colonies. Leaving Great Britain Separate from the colonies. -
Washington At Valley Forge
The terrible winter at Valley Forge, PA, where Washington’s men became a fighting machine. Most men from Washington's army died from how cold it was, they didn't have the right equipment and barely had any supplies. -
Battle Of Camden
The Battle of Camden, which should have been a Patriot victory, was a British victory. This led to the French not sending supplies and reinforcements as early as they had intended. The British forces pushed the American forces 5 miles away from where they were fighting before. -
Battle Of King's Mountain
The Battle of King’s Mountain is the first major Patriot victory in the South, making it the turning point battle of the War. Most significant battle in the south for independence. -
The Battle Of Cowpens
A Patriot victory that pushes the British out of SC. It was mainly the turning point of the war in the south. It lead to the patriot victory in Yorktown. -
Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Eutaw Springs: Last major battle in SC; British tactical victory, Patriot strategic advantage; the British were cut off from their major cities and they couldn’t stop the movement of supplies. In this battle it showed how the Americans could continue gaining more territory from the British, -
Battle Of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown, a Patriot victory, became the last battle of the War; General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. George Washington was commanding 17,000 French and Continental troops, while there was only 9,000 from the British. -
Treaty Of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the American Revolution, as well as changing the boundaries of American and other British colonies. It granted the 13 colonies political independence. It was a treaty between Great Britain And the United States Of America.
