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Boston Tea Party
Direct action by colonists in Boston. At night a group of colonists gathered and snuck onto ships full of tea, and thred them into the Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
These acts were in response to the boston tea party. They directly taxed the colonists. Colonists saw these acts as a violation to their rights. The British closed down Boston harbod, this act also caused the quartering act. -
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First Continental Congress
12 colonies met at Carpenters Hall to discuss economic boycott of British trade, rights and grievances, and Petitioning King Gorege the third for redress of those grievances. -
Lexington and Concord
This battle was fought within many towns, including Lexington, Cocord and many more. Battle marked the outbreak of conflict between Great Britain, and the original 13 colonies. -
Second Continental Congress
Convention of colonists throughout 13 colonies in Philadelphia. Managed the colonial war effort, and moved toward independence. Soon adopting the Declaration of Independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle took place around breeds hill. 1200 troops led by
William Prescott were ocupying bunker hill and built lightly forfited lines across the Charlestown Peninsula. British attacked and the battle begun. Conlinsts ran out of ammo, so they retreated back to Cambridge. -
George Washington takes command of Continental Army
Washington rides out in front of the American Troops, and he draws his soward and took command of the Continental Army. -
Common Sense is published
Common Sense is a Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. It was first published as a unknown because Paine didn't want to get in trouble by the British. It contained 48 pages about an argument for freedom from British rule -
Declaration of Independence is ratified
The Declaration of Independence is adopted by the continental congress and the thirteen colonies, and is tried to be sent to England -
Arrival of 30,000 British Troops in New York Harbor
30,000 British troops arrived in New York Harbor and joined those already under the command of General William Howe. American defeats followed at Long Island, and Harlem Heights. -
Battle of Long Island/Battle of Brooklyn
This was one of the first battles fought in the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Army defended the port city of New York against the British along with eventually evacuating the whole army without a single life lost. -
Franklin asks France for their help
France gathered Franklin to rally his support. Motivated by prospect of glory in battle by the ideas of liberty and republicanism. -
Washington captures Hessians at Trenton, New Jersey
Washington lead the main body of the Continental Army against the Hessian soldiers at Trenton, New Jersey. It was a short battle, but by the end of it nearly all of the Hessians were captured. -
Americans lose Fort Ticoderoga
A small force of Green Mountain Boys ran into a small British garrison and looted their personal belongings. Cannons and other small weapons were transported to Boston. They were used at the siege of Boston -
Washington defeated at Brandywine
The British defeated Americans and forced them to withdraw toward the capital of Philadelphia. This battle occurred near Chadds Ford Pennsylvania. Washington took his army to Brandywine Creek and battled the British one more time resulting in a retreat. -
Philadelphia is lost to British
British and 2 Hessians gp into Philadelphia and hurt the women and childeren there with many gunshots and killing many. Then William Howe arrived with 18,000 troops and 2,000 women and the battle of Philadelphia began. -
American's win a Saratoga
The battle was fought over the same ground which was nine miles away from Saratoga, New York. This was known as a turning point in war. After nine days of fighting, killing, and capturing, the American army captured a portion of the entrenched British defenses. -
Articles of Confederation adopted
This was an agreement among the origional 13 founding states that established the U.S.A as a confederation of sovereign states and was its first constitution. -
Washington's Winter at Valley Forge
The winter was harsh, and the army was short on food, clothing, and supplies. But they hung in there as much as they could. In the end they became tougher soldiers and set out where they fought the British in a stand still. -
France signs treaty of alliance with United States
This was a defensive alliance between France and the U.S.A. This treaty promised millitary support in case the British attack at any givin moment. -
John Paul Jones captures Serapis
Jones faught against two bigger ships than his and it was at the same time. Together they had 72 guns, but he still outwitted the captians and took the victory. He got command of a new ship. -
Charleston, South Carolina falls to British
Otherwise known at the Battle of Charleston was one of the battles that ended the Revolutionary War. After about six weeks of siege, Continental Army General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered forces numbering about 5,000 to the British. -
Elizabeth Freeman sues Massachusetts for her freedom
This was one of the most important legal cases in Massachusetts history. In 1742 Elizabeth was born a slave on the farm until 1781 when she married her husband. The law suite was successful and Massachusetts was not allowed to allow slavery from then on. -
Battle of Yorktown
The victory was lead by American forces lead by Gorege Washington over the British Army. This was the last major land battle of the American Revolution. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty ended the American Revolutionary War. The other nations, France, Spain and Dutch had seperate agreements. The treaty was signed at hotel Hotel d'York John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay. And David Hartley representing the British.
