Road to Independence

Paul Revere's Ride

Apr 18, 1775

He hollers around the town that the British were coming.

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

This battle was the start of the Revolutionary War

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

Most of the fighting took place on Breeder's Hill

The Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

John Hancock was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Washington's Crossing of the Delaware

Dec 25, 1776

There is a painting of what it looked like crossing the Delaware River.

Battle of Saratoga

Sep 19, 1777

It was fought for 18 days and the Americans won.

Valley Forge

Dec 19, 1777

This was the turning point of the war and the French were now their ally.

Battle of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

This is the most important battle of the Revolutionary War, where the British surrendered and left.