Road to Independence

Paul Revere's Ride

Apr 18, 1775

A man named Paul Revere rode into Concord to tell Samuel Adams that the British were coming and that they should be ready.

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

First military engagements of the American Revolutionary war in Middlesex county, Province of Massacdusettes bay, Lexington, Concord,Lincoln, Menotomy, and Cambridge..

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

This war was fought during the siege of Boston and was named after Bunker Hill in Massachusetts that was around the war.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

This is a document that summarized colonists motivations for independence and was signed by many great leaders.

Washington's Crossing of the Delaware

Dec 25, 1776

This was a surprise attack led by George Washington on Christmas against the Hessian Soldiers in Trenton, New Jersey.

Battle of Saratoga

Sep 19, 1777

This marked the climax of the Saratoga Campaign and gave a big victory to the Americans over the British in the American Revolutionary War.

Valley Forge

Dec 19, 1777

This was the third of eight military camps and was commanded by General George Washington.

Battle of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

George Washington commanded this war where the British surrendered to the Americans therefore giving them independence and ended the American Revolutionary War.