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Battle of Lexington and Concord
First shots of the Revolutionary War was fired at the Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. Also known as "the shot heard around the world." It was fought between the British and the American troops. The Americans won this battle. -
Battle of Ticonderoga
The capture of Fort Ticonderoga occurred on May 10, 1775. It was between the Americans and the British. The Americans won. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775. It was in Charlestown (Boston), Massachusetts. It was a battle between the British and the Americans colonists. The British claimed victory. -
Battle of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec was an attempt on December 31, 1775, by American colonial forces to capture the city of Quebec. With the result of the American's loosing the war. -
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Virginia passes the Declaration of Rights in 1776. It was to proclaim the rights of men and stand against the government. It was ratified on June 12, 1776. -
Declaration of Independece
Thomas Jefferson wrote this document. Fifty five delegates signed it and it was a cause for independence against Great Britain. -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long ISland was the first major battle in the American revolutionary War. The British forced Washington and the Continental Army out of New York, after several more defeats, and had to retreat to Pennsylvania. -
Crossing the Delaware
WAshington and his troops crossed the Delaware hoping to surprise the British. The British were unprepared and unequipped for a battle. Washingtons crossing of the Delaware caused the american victory of the Battle of Trenton. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was fought on December 26, 1776 near Trenton, New Jersey. It was fought between the British, the Americans, and the Hessians troops. The Americans won. -
Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine occurred on September 11, 1777 near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. It was a battle between the British and the Americans. The British won the battle. -
Valley Forge
No battle was fought at Valley Forge. It was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Most Americans froze to death. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was fought on October 17, 1777 on the Hudson River, New York. It was a battle between the Americans and the British. It resulted the surrendering of the British army that was invading New York. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union were adopted on November 15, 1777 by the Second Continental Congress. It was a plan for a loose union of the states under the authority of the -
Treaty of 1778
On February 6, 1778, the United States signed its first two treaties. France became the first country to recognize the United States as an independent nation. -
British surrender
George Rogers Clark took troops to the Ohio River and captured several towns. By February 1779, the British surrendered and the Americans controlled that area. -
Battle of Charleston
The Battle of Charleston wa fought on April 1, 1780 in Charleston, South Carolina. The British won this battle. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
The Battle of Kings Mountain was fought on October 7, 1780. It was a battle between the Americans and the British in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The Americans won. -
Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was fought between the British and the Americans. It was fought on the South Carolina border. The Americans claimed victory. -
Articles of Confederation Ratified
The Articles of Confederation was ratified by the Continental Congress and all 13 states -
Battle Of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown occurred on September 28 - October 19, 1781 in Virginia. It was a battle between the British, the Americans, and the French. The victors were the Americans and the French.