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The New England Restraining Act
A law passed by the king of Britain that required the New England Colonies to only trade with England. -
Battle at Lexington and Concord
Nobody Won. The first shot of The Revolutionary War was shot there. It was called "The Shot Heard 'Round The World." -
The Second Continental Congress
They created the Continental Army and appointed George Washington commander in chief. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British victory-though bittersweet because there were about 2,000 casualities. -
The Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was the last effort of the Continental Congress to avoid war with Britain. -
The Declaration of Independence
The United States declared to England that they were free. -
Common Sense is Published
Written to concince Americans that they are better off free. -
Battle of Fort Washington
British Victory -
Crossing of the Deleware/Battle of Trenton
First American Victory-General Washington surprises the Hessians in a surprise attack after crossing the Deleware River on Christmas Eve. -
Battle at Princeton
American Victory -
Battle of Oriskany
Niether side won. -
Battle of Brandywine
British Victory -
Battle of Germantown
British Victory -
Battle of Saratoga
An American Victory that gave France confidence in the American Army. -
Battle of Monmouth
Niether side won. -
Capture of Savannah
British Victory. -
The Siege of Charleston
British Victory- It nearly gave the British control of the southern colonies. -
Battle of Camden
British Victory -
Battle of King's Mountain
American Victory -
Battle of Cowpens
American Vicory -
Articles of Confederation
First official "constitution". -
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
British Victory -
Battle of Eutaw Springs
British Victory in the tactical sense, but in the long term, it was an American Victory. -
Battle At Yorktown
American Victory- The British surrendered -
The Treaty of Paris
Prince George III recognizes The United States as free and independent.
