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The American Revolution
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The American Revolution
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first shots were fired between the Americans and the British. British were marching on Concord and passed through Lexington. The first shot is known as "The Shot Heard 'Round the World". American's were forced to withdraw. When the British got to Concord the Colonists were waiting for them, the British retreated. -
Colonials Capture Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold lead the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in New York. -
Washington Becomes General
George Washington accepts to position of general and commander-in-chief of the new Continental Army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Two day battle. British under control of General William. Howe, American's under control of Colonel William Prescott. The British attacked and took the hill but suffered heavy losses. The Americans fired all ammunition, then swiftly retreated. To conserve ammunition, Prescott told his men, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." -
Americans Gain Support of France
Support from King Louis XVI of France is given to American colonist. -
Independence
Thomas Jefferson presents The Declaration of Independence to United States. -
Siging of Declaration of Independence
U.S Congress signs Declaration of Independence. -
Battle of Long Island
The British push the Americans from Brooklyn and forced them to leave New York. -
Battle of White Plains
The Americans were driven back but enabled to leave the White Plain position and march into New Jersey, while the British returned to Manhattan. -
Battle at Ridgefield
American colonists, under control General Benedict Arnold, defeat the British at Ridgefield, Connecticut -
Second Quartering Act
The new Quartering Act allowed governors to house soldiers in other buildings, if quarters were not provided to them. -
France Joins War
France signs a treaty of alliance with the United States and the American Revolution. -
British capture Fort Moultrie at Charleston
This was the biggest loss of troops suffered in the Revolutionary army in the war. -
Battle of Combahee River
This battle marks the last of the fighting between the British and Americans. -
Yorktown
Seige of Yorktown begins -
Peace Treaty
Peace treaty signed in Paris recognising American independence. The British finally withdrawal from America. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris is approved by Congress, the American Revolutionary War officially ends. -
United States
Sweden, Spain, Russia and Denmark recognize the United States of America
