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Lexington and Concord
After Paul Revere's ride to warn the Patriots, the "shot heard round the world" begins the Revolutionary war. Minutemen and Redcoats battle. -
The Second Continental Congress
Delegates from the colonies met to discuss the war. Held to discuss options on independence. -
George Washington- Commander in Chief
Declared Commander in Chief during the second continental congress. Control over all the American forces. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Americans surrender to British. Americans run out of ammunition and flee their make shift fortress. -
Common Sense
Challenged authority of British Monarchy and government. written by Thomas Paine. -
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Document stating the rights of men and right to rebel against government. -
Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson. Adopted by congress. -
Battle of Long Island
Americans surrounded by Redcoats. Washington and army scapes in the night. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington crosses the Delaware river. Ambushes German Hessian soldiers. -
Battle of Brandywine
Britain defeat Americans -
Battle of Saratoga
British general Burgoyne surrenders to American general Horatio Gates. Saratogo, NY -
Winter at Valley Forge
Washington's armies retire to Valley Forge for the winter. Hash freezing conditions and lack of supplies with many deaths. -
Baron von Steuben
Prussian soldier trains US Army to be disciplined. -
Treaty of Alliance
Ben Franklin gains French approval for support to the Americas after learning about the victory in Saratoga. -
French arrive in Newport
French troops arrive in Newport and pass New York and head to York town, VA to support the Americans. -
Redcoats occupy Savannah
Redcoats occupy Savannah, Georgia. -
Spain Declares war on Great Britain
Makes revolution a world war. Wanted Florida territory back. -
Nathaniel Green
Washington names Green commander of southern army -
Articles of Confederation
Established America as confederation of states. -
Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis Surrounded by land and sea by French and Americans. Forced to surrender. -
Treaty of Paris
US and Britain sign. Ends war. -
Constitution Ratified
All states finally approve.
