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Committe of Correspondence
Provisional Patriot emergency governments. Established in response to British policy. -
First Continental Congress
Convention of delegates from twelve colonies. -
Battle at Lexington and Concord
"The shot heard 'round the world." Battle was between minutemen and redcoats. Marked the start of the war. -
Second Continental Congress meets
Meets in Piladelphia. Convention of delegates from the 13 colonies. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga has a strategic location because it had contol of Canadian waterways. Located on Champlain, it was a desirable location to conquer. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The redcoats opened fire on the colonists' fort. Both sides realized that this war was not going to be over after a few battles. -
George Washington named Commander in Chief
George Washington was put in charge of the continental army. -
Battle of Quebec
Attempt by American forces to capture Quebec. Led by Benedict Arnold. -
Richard Montgomery
Irish-born soldier who first served in the British Army. He later became a Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and he is most famous for leading the failed 1775 invasion of Canada. -
Declaration of Independence
Document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 that proclaimed the creation of the United States. -
Battle of Long Island
The British and George Washington recognized the strategic importance of New York as the focal point for communications between the northern and southern colonies. Washington marched troops from Boston to New York. -
Nathan Hale
Soldier for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Captured by the British and executed. "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country." -
Battle of White Plains
Both sides met at White Plains. -
Battle of Fort Washington
Sir William Howe, Wilhelm von Knyphausen. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington crosses the Delaware and captures Trenton frpm the Hessians. -
Articles of Confederation
The first U.S. constitution, adopted in 1777 and ratified in 1781. Established a national Congress in which each state in the Union was granted one vote. -
Battle of Princeton
General Howe orders Cornwallis to Princeton to gather all available troops for a counter attack. -
Battle of Saratoga
Burgoyne moved some of his troops in an attempt to flank the entrenched American position on Bemis Heights. -
Battle of Germantown
The British victory in this battle ensured that Philadelphia, the capital of the self-proclaimed United States of America, would remain in British hands throughout the winter of 1777–1778. -
British Strategy Change
The British adopt the Southern strategy. -
French Alliance
Representatives of the French and American governments signed the Treaty of Alliance. -
Capture of Savannah
the opening move in the British southern strategy to regain control of the rebellious southern provinces by appealing to the strong Loyalist sentiment believed to be there. -
Siege of Charlston
British began to shift their strategic focus towards the American Southern Colonies. General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered forces numbering about 5,000 to the British. -
Battle of Cowpens
The battle was a decisive victory by American Revolutionary forces. It was a turning point in the reconquest of South Carolina from the British. -
Battle of Yorktown
Assault of American forces led by General George Washington and French forces led by General Comte de Rochambeau over a British Army commanded by General Lord Cornwallis. -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States. -
Constitiustion
Established the structure of the U.S. government, drafted at the Constitutional Convention -
Thomas Gage
British general, best known for his many years of service in North America. Military commander in the early days of the American Revolution. -
Ben Franklin
Founding father and "First American". -
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, sponsored in Congress by James Madison, to guarantee basic freedoms and liberties. The Bill of Rights protects freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition, and the rights to have trial by jury, bear arms, and own property, among others. -
Benedict Arnold
General during the American Revolutionary War who originally fought for the American Continental Army but defected to the British Army. -
Sam Adams
Founding father. Leader of the American Revolution. -
Cornwallis
British Army officer and colonial administrator -
James Madison
A Virginia Federalist who advocated for the ratification of the Constitution, coauthored the Federalist Papers, and sponsored the Bill of Rights in Congress. -
Thomas Paine
Author of "Common Sense". -
Thomas Jefferson
The principal author of the Declaration of Independence and founding father. -
John Adams
Founding father and second president of the United States.
