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Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
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The Second Continental Congress meets to elect Washington as General
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The first shot is shot in Lexington, MA
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Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is released
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General Washington drives the British out of Boston, MA
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The Declaration of Independence
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George Washoington suprise attacks the British (Delaware River)
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Colonial Success in Battle of Saratoga
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Period: to
One-quarter of Washingtons men die in Valley Forge, VA
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John Paul Jones' victory against British Navy
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Negotiations of Peace Begin (Treaty Of Paris)
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King George III issues the Proclamation of Cessation of Hostillities
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Negotiations for Peace end (Treaty of Paris)
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The Final Battle Yorktown, VA
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Treaty Of Paris is ratified by Congress