Revolutionary War Timeline

Main Timespan - Revolutionary War

Period: Jan 10, 1760 to Jan 10, 1790

Proclamation of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

This proclomation was made after the French and Indian War, closing off colonial expansion. ~ Important because after closing off colonial expansion it sparked rebellion in colonists eyes... and was also the beginning of stirring anger that led to the Revolutionary War

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

The Boston Massacre (also called the "Bloody Massacre") was the event of American colonists and British soldiers "duking" it out because of raised taxes. Although this event was just a little quarrle, Paul Revere engrove a picture of what happened - not exactly fairly - and sent it off to the other colonies to see what was going on there.

Boston Tea Party

Oct 16, 1773

The Boston Tea Party was the dumping of tea into the Boston Harbor. Doing so, the colonists were trying to express their anger for the newfound taxes on tea, British tea. ~After dumping the tea and Britian found out, more British soldiers were sent to their colonies to watch over them and enforce rules / laws.

[Battles of] Lexington and Concord

Apr 16, 1775

{Paul Revere's Ride inserted here} After already tense relationships between the colonists and British authorities, the battles of Lexington and Concord first broke out because the British soldiers were trying to obtain (take) some of the colonies arms cache. ~First considered battle... Sparked the rest [of the battles of the war].

[Battle of] Fort Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

• Considered one of the most important battles in the Revolutionary War. The Americans attacked, the British soldiers were sleeping making it easier for the colonists to takeover the fort.

+Important because it evened out the sides - or as they thought -.

[Battle of] Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

{Americans were beat} This battle gave the British soldiers a "confidence boost". ~In which the British thought of a advancement.

The Olive Branch Petition

Jul 8, 1775

This document, like 'Common Sense' and the Declaration of independence also reached out to Great Britian for peace between them and the colonists.

the Publishing of 'Common Sense'

Jan 10, 1776

The document 'Common Sense' was the first ever document asking for freedom from Great Britian. Since asking for this more and more people decided they wanted freedom too. ~This event is important because it showcases how the colonies are really serious about "breaking up" and it also conjured more supporters for the colonies.

[Battle of] Dorchester Heights

Mar 2, 1776

"Unfortunately little known" but not a single shot was fired during this battle. After the Boston Tea Party, many people fled. In addition this had the effect to "shut down" the town.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

The Decleration of Independence was conjured to ask Great Britian for independence from them and to make the colonies their own "nation". ~This is important because it is now one of the most important documents to our nation and also marks "Independence Day" for the United States.

[Battle of] Princeton

Dec 26, 1776

This battle took place after the Americans were humiliated by the battle in New York. Saying that they (the Americans) were pushed back to New Jersey (specifically Trenton). ~ This event is important because the colonists considered this a serious blow and almost opted out of the war, but ultimately did not.

[Battles of] Trenton

Jan 2, 1777

The Americans had beaten the Hessian mercenaries they withdrew and eventually lured the British back to them to attack again (so they won both battles). +Gave Americans hope

[Battle of] Saratoga

Sep 19, 1777

This battle was a turning point because of the small but "costly" win of the British.
After this battle the British had wayy less supplies then they intended to lose so it was a setback for them.

[Battle of] Valley Forge

Dec 19, 1777

This time the Americans were 'anxious' to fight the British and were quite confident.

• People started to consider the Americans a 'Mature Army'

[Battle of] Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

This battle showed that the French were ignited with the Americans and the French also DID help them during this battle.

Treaty of Paris of 1783

Sep 3, 1783

This treaty was considered a "formalality" between the Americans and Great Britian. The treaty established that the colonies were free from british rule and also confirmed borders for the colonists.
+ Ending of war