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Marquis de Lafayette
Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military general who fought the US in the revolutionary war. He was one of the most important figures in the French Revolution of 1789 and the July Revolution of 1830. -
Lexington and Concord
On April 19, 1775 the battles of Lexington and Concord took place. These battle were the start of the revolutionary war. The battle marked the outbreak of open armed conflict. -
Bunkerhill
The battle of Bunkerhill took place on June 17, 1775. British Forces made their way up the Charlestown Peninsula and marched to Breed's Hill. The British one the battle, and Americans were outnumbered. -
New York
The battle of Long Island took place on August 27, 1776. The British were successful and it was the battle of the Continental army under General George Washington. It the beginning of the major battles after US had declared independence on July 4, 1776. -
Trenton
December 26, 1776 the battle of Trenton took place in Trenton New Jersey. After general Washington had his troops cross the Delaware river he led the continental army to have a brief battle against the Hessian soldiers. The Americans won the battle. -
Philadelphia
1777-1778 the British was set to gain control of Philadelpha which at the time was the capital of the US. The British evacuated Philadelphia after an unsuccessful battle against the continental army. -
Saratoga
The battles of Saratoga that took place on both dates Septemer 19, and October 7, 1777. The British was the successful in the first battle but Americans gained victory in the second. The battles took place 18 days apart in the same area 9 miles south of Saratoga New York. -
Valley Forge
Decemeber 19, 1777 to June 18, 1778 the American Continental army spent a brutal winter at Valley forge and faced starvation, disease, and malnutrition. About 2,500 Americans died by the end of February. -
Yorktown
The Seige of Yorktown took place on Septemeber 28, 1781. This battle ended British land operations in North America, and Americans gained victory. The battle ended on October 19, 1781. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris was signed by King George III and Great Britain and representatives of the US. This ended the American revolutionary war on September 3, 1783.
