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Battle of Lexington and Concord
First armed conflict between Patriots and England -
Capture of Forticonderoga
Benedict arnald along with Ethan allen and Green mountain boys take the effort. -
Second continental Congress meets.
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Battle Of Bunker Hill
ttle is named after the adjacent -
George Washington named Commander-in-chief
Washington was selected over other candidates such as John Hancock based on his previus military experience. -
American defeat at Quebec
Benedict Arnold along with Ethan Allen and Green Mountain boys take the effort. -
British Evacuates Boston
Bristiash forces are forced to evacuate General Geaorge washington's successful placement or fortifications. -
Declaration of independance issued
Thomas Jefferson wrote the book and sold over 200 copies. -
Battle of Long island
British army successfully moved against american continetal army led tby George washington. -
British occupy New York city
280 ships carrying 32,000 British and hired hessian troops assembled just off of staten -
Battle of Trenton
Immediatly following his famous crossing of delaware river, General George marched the continental army to Trenton. -
Battle of Brandywine
Was fought between the american armyy of george washington and sir william nowe major -
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point of revolutionary war -
Articles of Confederation adopted
Still at war with great Britain, the colonist were not at eagerto establish another powerful national government. -
Winter at valley Forge
American reached a low point during harsh winters. -
Alliance with France
Congress that foreign aid and alliances would be necessary to acheive victory. -
Battle of Monmouth court house
After a 40 hour half at monmouth courthouse the army moved out leaving a sma covering force. -
Fall of savannah
Savannah Was Considered to be a key port by the british. -
Spain enters war
Henry Clinton felt that the virgina expedition in may was a significant success. -
british occupy philadelphia
The capital was abandoned by the patriots and manyin the business community
