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Battles of Lexington & Concord
The British won. These battles are known as the "Shot Heard Around the World". -
George Washington
George Washington is made Commander-In-Chief. -
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American Revolution
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Capture of Fort TIconderoga
The Patriots win. They gain control of the Green Mountain Boys. They also gain supplies. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British defeat America, but realize it won't be easy to win the war. -
Battle of Quebec
Patriots lose to the British. General Richard Montgomery dies. -
British evacuate Boston
The Patriots stormed the British and made them leave Boston. -
Second Continental Congress
All the Colonies unite for the first time. -
Declaration of Independence
The Second Continental Congress write a document declaring their independence. -
Battle of Long Island
The British win. They move along to capture New York and isolate New England. -
British in New York
The British bombed the shores of New York. Doing so they gain New York. -
Battle of Saratoga
After the battle, France helps out the Americans in the world. -
British in Philadelphia
The Patriots send spies into Philadelphia to spy on the British. -
Battle of Brandywine
The British win. They gained control of the camp. -
Articles of Confederation adopted
The U.S. draft the Confederation articles. -
Winter in Valley Forge
The Patriots stay at Valley Forge. The winter was rough for the troops. -
Battle of Trenton
The Patriots win. George Washington defeats Hessians. -
Alliance with France
The French officially begin helping the Patriots. -
Battle of Monmouth Courthouse
The Patriots win. They attacked the British army. -
Fall of Savannah
The British gain control of Savannah, Georgia by leading a suprise attack on the Americans. -
Spain declares war on Britain
Spain officially begins helping the Patriots fight the British. -
Siege of Charleston
The British capture Charleston. America suffers the worst defeat of the war. -
Benedict Arnold's Treason
Benedict Arnold betrays his country and help Britain. -
French and British battle in Chesspeake Bay
The French battle the British. The battle was tactically inconclusive. -
Cornwallis Surrenders
The war ends after 6years and the British retreat back to England. -
Siege of Yorktown
The Patriots siege Yorktown. The British retreat back to Britain and the war ends.
