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Second Continental Congress
After the battles of Lexington and Concord, the second Congress met in Philidelphia and managed to agree on a war effort and eventually would lead to the signing of the Decleration of Independence. -
Re-capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen led the Green Mountain Boys to recapture Fort Ticoderoga from the British troops already occupying it. No men were killed because the Americans had the element of surprise. It ended in the peaceful surrender of the fort and the soldiers weapons. (and probably clothes). -
Battle of Bunker Hill
An oddly important battle for the American and British sides. The Americans recieved intelligence that let them flee to Bunker Hill, and they built a lightly fortified barrier. They eventually ran out of ammo defending the British and retreated, suffering few casualties but killing 226 and wounding almost 800 British soldiers. -
Decleration of Independence
A document that declared the Thirteen Colonies were no longer part of the British Empire, but instead stated that they were their own states and a nation. This declared war on Britain and is celebrated as the birth of America and a national holiday. -
George Washing crosses the Deleware river
On Christmas day, George Washington would cross the Deleware river with his soldiers (and this includes Generals Sullivan and Greene, and even James Monroe). They attacked the British-Hessians in Trent, taking 1000 prisoners and ammunitions. -
France joins the colonies
After the battle of Saratoga, the French decided our cause was worthy enough to fight for. This would be a key factor to the winning of the American Revolution. -
Benedict Arnold's betrayal and defection
Benedict Arnold defected this day, but he was leaking information the the British and planning to leave for a while. He fealt under appreciated by the States, and the Britains were paying him very well. He would be promoted to Brigadier General of the British army. -
Articles of Confederation ratified
Drafted November 5, 1777. It was particularly difficult to pass, since all 13 colonies had to agree to its ratification. South Carolina was the first to ratify it, Maryland was the last. It declared the colonies as independent and sovereign states. -
Siege of Yorktown
General George Washington's troops and their French allies marched against Lieutenant General Cornwallis. On the 17th of October, after being rattled by American artillery, Cornwallis asked for the terms of capitulation (surrender) and the official surrender was on the 19th. The battle lasted about 21 days. -
Treaty of Paris
With the British surrender of Yorktown, the British Prime minister resigned and Lord Shelborne took over (who he wanted an end to the war). It was signed at the Hotel d'York by John Adams, John Jay, Benjamin Franklin, and David Hartley.
