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First Continental Congress
56 representatives from every state except Georgia meet in Philadelphia. -
Prepare for War
John Hancock and Joseph Warren make preparations for war in a congress meeting in Cambridge, Mass. -
The Shot Heard Around the World
General Gage orders 700 British soldiers to destroy the Americans' weapons depot.
One unordered shot started the revolution. -
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American War of Independence
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Americans Fight Back
13,600 American soldiers are mobilized and march towards Boston -
Second Congress
John Hancock is elected as the Congress's president, and George Washington is appointed General of the New Continental Army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The first major conflict between the Americans and British. The British lose half of their force of 2000, The Americans lose 400, including Gen. Joseph Warren. -
Boston Changes Hands
The Americans capture Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston. The British evacuate. Washington rushes to New York to set up defences -
America Declares it's Independence
Richard Henry Lee proposes the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson finishes the first draft in one day. Changes are made by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. -
We are Independent!
U.S. Declaration of Independence is presented to the public. This is regarded as "The Birth of America" -
Great Defeat!
General Washington is defeated by Gen. Howe of the British as he is outnumbered two to one. He avoids another direct conflict by a series of sneaky retreats. -
Oh look! San Fran!
Spanish Missionaries establish San Francisco on the West Coast. -
More Victories for the British
Fort Washington is captured by General Howe, and Fort Lee is captured by Gen. Cornwallis. 3000 American casualties are suffered. -
Another Victory for the British
The naval base located at Newport, Rhode Island is captured by the British -
Christmas Victory
The Americans cross the Delaware River and take Trenton, NJ. -
A Second Victory for Washington
The Americans defeat the British at Princeton, pushing them back to New Brunswick. -
Tides Turn
General Burgoyne of the British Army takes Fort Ticonderoga -
Change of Plans
Gen. Howe marches towards Philadelphia with 15,000 men, defying the original plan to surround New England. -
Congress Moves
British General Howe takes Philadelphia, the Congress is forced to move to York, Pennsylvania. -
A great embarrasment
General Burgoyne and his army of 5,700 men surrender to the Americans. -
Here is Your Teacher!
Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge to train General Washington's men. -
A Chance at Peace
The British create a peace commision. The commision travels to Philadelphia, promising all of the Americans' wishes, except independence. It is rejected by congress. -
False Fear
Gen. Clinton, fearing a French blockade, withdraws out of Philadelphia, which is retaken by the Americans. General Clinton instead heads towards New York. -
General Washington's Plan
Washington sends troops to intercept the Americans. -
Home Sweet Home
Congress returns to Philadelphia. -
About Time!
France declares war on Britain -
Southern Campaign
The British start a southern campaign by capturing Savannah and Augusta. -
Everybody Hates Us!
Spain also declares war on Britain, but does not ally with the Americans. -
Do We Have To?
General Washington sets up camp at Morristown, New Jersey. This results in low morale and multiple attempts at mutiny. -
That Was SO Bad.
The US suffer the biggest loss of the Revolutionary War, The British capture Charleston and the entire southern American army. -
All Men are Born Free and Equal
This includes black slaves. -
A Year for Loss
General Gates is defeated by British General Cornwallis in South Carolina. -
Goodbye, Gates!
General Nathanael Greene, Washington's most capable General replaces General Gates in the South. -
Luck Improves
The Americans defeat the British at Cowpens, South Carolina. -
Take That!
General Cornwallis suffers heavy losses in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina. He stops trying to capture the Carolinas. -
Narrow Escape
Thomas Jefferson narrowly avoids the British and is not captured at Charlottesville Virginia. -
We'll Rest Here for Now
General Cornwallis sets up camp to let his 10,000 troops rest at Yorktown, Virginia. -
Let's Do This Instead
General Washington abandons his attack on New York to attack Yorktown after he recieves a letter from French Admiral Count de Grasse saying that his fleet of French ships will come down the Chesapeake Bay, near Cornwallis. -
Battle at Sea
French Admiral de Grasse's run into ships of the British fleet under the command of Adm. Thomas Graves. The British are outnumbered and defeated. -
The Siege of Yorktown
General Washington and 17,000 men begin the Siege of Yorktown. British supplies are very low. -
British Surrender
As Yorktown is about to be taken, The British raise a flag of truce. General Washington and Cornwallis discuss surrendering matters. -
All in Favor?
The British house of commons votes against further conflict in America. -
The End
Britain officially declares an end to the war in America.