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Ring Fight
Andrew Pickens soldiers sorrounded by 185 Cherokee Indians. Pickens soldiers formed a ring and fired outward. Winning the fight! -
Battle of Long Island
Redcoats defeat George Washinton's army. Killing 100 soldiers total. But most of Washingtings army escaped and fled back to headquarters. -
Benedict Arnold
Was defeated at the battle of Valcour Island -
Treaty of Dewitt's Corner
Cherokee lose most their land east of the mountains. Colonists settled into more land. -
Battle of Bennington
American militia under general Stark win the battle. Took place in Woosmac, New York. Only 20 soldiers died. -
fun facttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!
The Battle of Saratoga was the first great American victory in the war and is believed to have been the turning point that led America over Britain. -
Battle of Fort Miffin
British Capture the fort in part of their conquest in Philidelphia. Even though more British soldiers died than Amercan soldiers. Also the British lost one of their co-commandors. -
French Alliance
United States and France sign the French Alliance. The treaty promised militia support if one another was attacked by the British. -
The Philidelphia Decison.
British abandon Philidelphia because the americans were starting to close in on them. So they decided to return to New York and retreat. -
Valley Forgre Departure
Washington's army decides to leave Valley Forge. After the British were bringing heavy fire. Washington had lost to many men in his army and they decided to retreat back to headquarters. -
Spain enters the war
Spain declares war on Great Britain. Spain wants to help America. Also, Great Britain threatened Spain and disrespected their king. -
Battle of Charlestown
British captures and takes over Charlestown from the Americans. Major General, Benjamin Lincoln, and his army surrendor forces numbering about 5,000 to the British. -
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation was adopted. An agreement of the 13 states that officialy determined that the United States of America as a confederation and served as its first constitution. -
Lord North
Lord North resigns as British prime minister. He said he knew something wasnt going to go right and he didn't want to be held responsible. Ten years later Lord North died in 1793. -
Articles of Peace
British and the Americans come to an agreement and sign the Articles of Peace. The article agreed for the government of Britain and the government of America to treat eachother with peace. -
Treaty of Paris
The United States and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Paris. It ends the revolutionary war between Britain and America. Its most faous for being "exceedingly generous" to the United States of America in terms of enlarged boundaries. (thats my quote for the project) -
George Washington
George Washington decides to resign as the commandor. After the war was over he felt like he had done his job and there was no need to go on. -
US Constitution
US Constitution is signed. Which gains the people freedom.
