revolutionary war

By imunoz slh
  • 1776 BCE

    Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton
    A worn down continental army is on the verge of collapse.
    Washington decides to cross delaware river and surprise attack hessians.
    Victory leads to a big momentum change in the war.

  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord
    shot heard round the world
    Militia hold their ground and force the british troops back to boston

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill
    Militia stood their ground through many british charges
    Eventually militia retreat, only because they were out of ammo
    Colonist proved that they could and they would stand up to the british

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Changes the war from a fight for better treatment from the british, to a fight for a new separate country. A fight for independence.