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Battle at Lexington and Concord
British regulars were marching towards the lexington area to withdraw all stolen weapons. The minutemen were waiting for them, someone fired the first shot and it became known as the ''shot heard 'round the world''. The Americans made the British retreat back to boston. -
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The Amazing American Revolution
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Capture of Ft. Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold (Americans) captured the fort and used the cannons and guns to defend Boston at Bunker Hill. The point of no return for the Americans, the war is on. -
Olive Branch Petition
This pettition was sent to the king to try and come to agreement so this war could be stopped and no more casualties had to happen to iether side. -
Battle at Bunker Hill
The Americans defend the major hills outside of Boston and prepare for British attack. The British win but suffer 1000 casualties but the Americans only lose 400. "only shoot when you can see the whites of their eyes!" -
Tomas Paine
Liberty Tree by Thomas Paine Song-celebrating liberty. -
King George's Rebellion Proclamation
King George officially declared the American colonies to be in rebellion. This was a slap in the face to Americans who had just sent him a petition of peace, known as the Olive Branch Petition. -
"Common Sense"
A book/pamphelit written to convince Americans they were better off free. -
Joseph Hewes letter to Congress
Letter regardingefforts of the Congress to better equip the army. -
The Decleration of Independence
The continental congress voted on the proposed idea of making a decleration of independence, 12 colonies voted yes while Penn. was niether for or against this idea. Tohmas Jefferson with the help of others drafted the decleration. This upsseted the king very much so. -
Lets rally the Troops
John Hancock letter to George Washington - July 6, 1776 This letter was sent by John Hancock to General Washington with a copy of the new Declaration of Independence and instructions to read it to his troops -
30,000 British troops arrive
Arrival of 30,000 British troops in New York harbor -
Trenton battle
George Washington needed to prove he was still the man for the job, he invaded the Hessians camp right after Christmas. This gave hope to the Americans because the Hessians were the gratest soldiers at the time. -
New York Battle
This Battle that took place at Walloomsae, New York was an American victory. The Americans attacked a force of about 1,400 men with their own 2,000 men. -
Saratoga Battle
The battles of saratoga lasted 18 days, this was a huge turning point in the war. The Britsh recieved a small victory, although they encountered heavy damage to their forces. This convinced the French the Americans are worth fighting for. -
The French contract
The Frehch sign a contract to send troops, ships, and supplies to help out the Americans. -
The Siege of Savannah, Georgia
The Americans tried to defend their twon but heavily outmanned and outgunned they had to retreat causing the British to win. -
Boston Meeting
Boston Town Meeting Resolution Regarding Return of Tories - Boston's decision about whether or not to allow Tories to return home to Boston. -
Frustrating letter
John Hancock Letter to Henry Quincy - August 30, 1778 This letter shows the desperate condition in Boston during the Revolutionary War. -
Letter to Washington
Richard Peters letter to George Washington - Letter discussing dwindeling supplies for the Continental Army and the design of the US flag. -
Battle of Charelston
British gain control of South Carolina with
victory here. 5000 Americans surrender and the single largest lossof troops until the Philippines in1942. -
The Battle of Camden
On August 16, 1780, British forces under Lieutenant General Lord Charles Cornwallis routed the American forces of Major General Horatio Gates about 10 km (six miles) north of Camden, South Carolina, strengthening the British hold on the Carolinas, this was a huge win for the British. -
Nathanael Greene
Washington names Nathanael Greene commander of the Southern Army, this helps in coordination and leadership. -
Battle at South Carolina
In a nail bighter of a battle over South Carolina the U.S. colonies barely achieve a mere win. Both sides incountered vast damage. -
Battle of Yorktown
The French surrounded the British by sea and the Americans by land. General Corn Wallis surrendered after weeks of constant battle this was a major influence of the war ending and the Americans becoming free. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the new and improved Americans. Hoorah!
