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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed. -
Public reading of the declaration.
This day is the day that Philadelphia had it first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. -
Declaration must be read in New York.
Washington demand that the declaration of independencebe must be read before the American Army in New York. -
Declaration signed by members.
The declaration must be made official & signed by Members. But finally signed on August 2 1776 -
Battle of Long Island/ Battle of Brooklyn
At 9:00 am, on August 27 1776 , Washington arrived from Manhattan , he sent troops to Brooklyn to Manhattan. The British wanted control after The United States declared it's independence. -
British occupation of New York
General Howe landed at Kip’s Bay, General Washington Tripp’s were spread thin so they had to retreat & save some of the troops from being captured. It was a British maneuver during the New York campaign during the Revolutionary war. -
Nathan Hale was hanged.
Nathan Hale was an American Patriot , he was a volunteer & was hanged for spying on the British Troops he was sent to get information the Washington, he was then caught by the British & then hanged. His last word was " I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country". -
Battle of Valcour Island
The battle of Valcour Island was a battle of the navy. It was the British & allies vs. Benedict Arnold. American Battleships were sent by Benedict , but were captured by British forces & destroyed. General Carleton had a 9,000 man army at Fort Saint-Jean, but needed to build a fleet to carry it on the lake, they had destoryed most of the ships on the Lake -
Battle of Pell's Point
This fight was in the Bronx New York on October 18 1776, it was between the British & American troops during the New York & New York campaign of the American Revolutionary War. The British soldiers were sent to trap the American soldiers so Washington fought back , which resulted in 8 killed & 13 wounded American soldiers & 3 killed & 20 wounded British soldiers. The British were beaten & they had to moved their British & German forces from Pell's point to Throg's point. -
Battle of White Plains.
Battle of White Plains was a battle in the New York and New Jersey campaign of the American Revolutionary War fought in White Plains, New York. General Howe landed about 12,000 men in Manhattan, this led to New York wanting to fight back. -
Battle of Fort Washington
This was a battle between Great Britain & The United States, this was one of three attacks that General Howe planned. General Howe defeated the continental army in the white plains battle , this led to the battle of fort Washington. The British did win this battle. -
declaration must be sent to all state.
Maryland orders that signed copies of the Declaration of Independence printed by Mary Katherine Goddard of Baltimore be sent to the states. Mary Katherine Goddard was the second printer of the Declaration of Independence. -
Saratoga Campaign
Saratoga campaign was an attempt by Great Britain to gain military control of the Hudson River valley force during the American Revolutionary War. 8000 men were held under command. -
Continental Congress
The continental congress approved the design of the American national flag we have today. The stars are added & now June 14 is known as flag day. -
Battle of Staten Island.
Battle of Staten Island was a invasion by Continental Army troops under Major General John Sullivan against British forces on Staten Island during the American Revolutionary War. The British won this battle. -
France declares war on Britain
France declares war on Britain to gain independence from them to support the colonies states, they helped the colonies win the war. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed in Paris, by representatives of King George the 3rd & representatives of The United States of America, which ended the Revolutionary War.
