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Battle of Lexington/ Concord
It was the famous " shot heard around the world" it also marked the start of the American war of independence. It was also politically disastrous for the British. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
This was the first offensive victory for the American forces in the revolutionary war. Seizing the fort also supplied the continental army with more valuable weapons. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Although the American forces technically lost this battle, it made them realize that if they had more ammo they could've beat the British so It was a major morale boost for the Americans. -
Common Sense
This pamphlet written by Thomas Paine was to make an argument on why a rupture with Great Britain was inevitable, and to also let the colonists know that victory was possible. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most fundamental documents in the United States. In the second continental congress adopted the draft written by Thomas Jefferson that pronounced the independence of the thirteen states. -
Battle of Long Island
One of the largest single conflict on North America during the revolutionary war. In fierce fighting George Washington was unable to keep Long Island out of British hand due to their numbers and weapons. however Washington managed to escape with his men across the Hudson River. -
Washington Crosses the Delaware
George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River and launched a surprise attack on Hessian forces in New Jersey, -
Battle of Trenton
After crossing the Delaware a group of men thought to be defeated by the British defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton, the victory boasted the morals of Americans troops by them gaining more supplies such as food and clothing. -
Battle of Princeton
Washingtons army used a flank maneuver during the night, moved to Princeton around the backside of the British army and this resulted in a race for high ground for Princeton where the colonials would get the better of the British. this was an important win because it was their first against British regulars. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was a turning point in the revolutionary war because of the American defeat of the superior British army boosted the patriots morale which also furthered the hope if independence. also convinces French to sign a treaty with the United States of America. -
Winter at valley forge
George Washington moved the Continental Army to their winter quarters at Valley Forge, By the time the army marched into Valley Forge, they were suffering from cold, hunger, and fatigue. From the lack of supplies at the valley people started to get sick and it played the camp which made as many as 3,000 of Washington's troops unfit for service. -
Treaty of Amity and Commerce/ Treaty of Alliance
This treaty established an alliance with America and France during the American Revolutionary War. This would benefit both countries in future battles. -
Battle of Charleston
British Commander-in-Chief in America, General Sir Henry Clinton, left New York City with a fleet of ninety troopships, fourteen warships, and more than 13,500 soldiers and sailors, the British eventually surrounded the area of Charlestown and the Americans surrendered. -
Battle of Springfield
British forces attempted an invasion of New Jersey in the spring speculation that local residents will be fatigued by the war. They intended to capture the strategic Hobart gap enabling a march on American headquarters in Morristown. Their goals of reaching Morristown were stopped and it was the last invasion of the British into New Jersey. -
Battle of Camden, SC
The Battle of Camden was one of several devastating defeats suffered by the Americans in the early stages of the British military offensive in the South. After capturing Charleston in May 1780, British forces under General Charles Lord Cornwallis established a supply depot and garrison at Camden as part of their effort to secure control of the South Carolina backcountry -
Battle of Cowpens
Was a critical American victory in the Revolutionary War. This engagement further weakened British attempts to wrest the southern colonies from American control, further boosting American morale. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
The Revolutionary War battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina was a stinging defeat in the British attempt to secure control of the Southern colonies. -
Battle of Yorktown
It was an American victory. While outnumbered and outfought during a 3 week span and with great losses. The British surrender forecast the end of British rule in the colonies and the birth of a new nation—the United States of America. British troops surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris Formally ended the revolutionary war and opens up a new era.