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The First Continental Congress meets
People from each of the thirteen colonies, (except for Georgia who was fighting), met in Philadelphia. It was at Carpenter Hall. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere's Ride is a poem...(really no more information that I could find about this). -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord was the first revolution. British troops were sent to take over the colonial weapons. However on their way they run into mad Militia. This was an important battle because it was the first battle of the American Revolution. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga was a moral booster for the Continental army. It was important because it was going to be used during the Siege of Boston in the spring. -
George Washington is named Commander-in-Chief
When George Washington was named Commander-in-Chief he was put in charge of all the colonies. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was during the Siege of Boston early in the revolutionary war. This all started when Boston learned that the British were planing to send troops to surround their city. This battle led to more detailed and violent battles. -
Lord Dunmore's proclamation
British Lord Dunmore announces all slaves are free if their masters are rebels! If people were pro British got to keep their slaves, however people who were against the British had to give up their slaves. -
Declaration of Independence is adopted
The Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress at the Pennsylvania State House. This stated that the thirteen American colonists were now thirteen independent Sovereign states. -
Ben Franklin goes to Paris
He went to France because he wanted to form an alliance. He was planning to go back at a different time. -
George Washington crosses Delaware
Washington crossed the Delaware River so that his army could attack troops located at Trenton, New Jersey. He wanted to go across three rivers but ended up only making it across one. The troops were informed that Washington was coming and had a plan of their own. -
America chooses a Flag
The first flag had 13 stripes and 13 stars in a circle to represent the 13 colonies. -
Battles of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point in the Revolutionary War.It was the turning point in the war because it convinced people that America could win the war. More men from the British forces died, got injured, and got captured. -
Valley Forge
Valley forge is where America spent their winter. It is so important because it provided a place for America to spend their winter. However because of the high temperatures many people died. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle fought in the Revolutionary War. It was fought near the Seacoast of Virginia. The British general surrendered his army to George Washington. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended a lot of wars and was very useful. The Treaty of Paris the French and Indian War. France also gave up all of its territories in North America.
