revolutionary war timeline

french and indian war

Feb 10, 1763

The french and british fought over the ohio river valley. The war lasted 9 years

Boston massacre

Mar 5, 1770

British soldiers attacked the colonists and Boston residents. 2 of the 8 soldiers was charged with manslaughter.

Boston tea party

Dec 16, 1773

colonists protested against British tax policies

battle of bunker hill

Jun 17, 1775

a battle fought during the revolutionary war in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

declaration of independence

Jul 4, 1776

colonists declared independence because the king abused them and it was their right to declare independence if they felt it was necessary

battle of saratoga

Oct 7, 1777

a battle fought during the revolutionary war. winning this battle raised the chances of gaining independence

battle of yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

a battle fought during the Revolutionary War. winning this battle brought peace and ended the war. this battle lasted 3 weeks