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Lexington
Paul revere, William Dawes, and samuel prescott went out to spread the word that 700 british troops were on their way to concord.The king's troops “RedCoats” had reached lexington , massachusetts in five miles. -
Concord
The british marched on to concord, they found an empty arsenal the british men lined up to march back to boston the british men fell by a dozen then made their ways back to boston that same night -
Philadelphia
The second continental congress in philadelphia debated their move. The loyalties that divided the colonists sparked endless debates at the congress with the great britain. -
New York
The british quickly attempted to seize new york city, they sealed into new york harbor in the summer of 1776 with a force of 3200 soldiers. The continental army attempted to guard New York. -
Trenton
Washington led 2,400 men to defeat the british in a surprise attack. When the british was attack they assembled quickly. -
Saratoga
American troops ringed burgoyne at saratoga. The surrender at saratoga turned out to be the most important events of this war. -
Valley Forge
Washington and the continental army was low on food and supplies at winter camp. More than 2,000 soldiers died. Washington and the continental army had enough courage to fill letters to the congress. -
Marquis De Lafayette
Marquis De lafayette was a military leader and led a responsibility to virginia. Marquis DeLafayette accepted their offer for help. With Marquis help, the continental army became to be a strong army. -
Yorktown
The colonists extended the battle between the cornwallis, 17,000 french and american troops ringed the british in yorktown. The cornwallis surrendered a month later the battle. -
Treaty of Paris
The delegates signed the Treaty of Paris, which gives a barrier of a new nation. The U.S Independence was confirmed
