Timeline

  • Paul Reveres Ride

    Paul Reveres Ride
    Paul Reveres Ride on April 18, 1775, warned colonial leaders of the approaching British troops, helping the militia prepare for the battles of Lexington Concord which started the American Revolutionary War.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord
    The Battles of Lexington and Concord fought on April 19, 1775 marked the start of the American Revolutionary war.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill
    The battle was a tactical victory for the British, first major battle of the American Revolution, fought in Charlestown during the Siege of Boston.
  • Creation of the Declaration of Independence

    Creation of the Declaration of Independence
    Declaration of Independence drafted mainly by Thomas Jefferson during the day of July 4, 1776 declared the American Colonies separation from Britain.
  • Crossing of the Delaware River

    Crossing of the Delaware River
    The crossing of the Delaware River occurred on the night of December 25-26, 1776 during the American Revolution War. This move resulted in an American Victory.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton
    The Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776. George Washington troops surprise and defeat the Hessian Forces after crossing the Delaware River.
  • Battles of Saratoga

    Battles of Saratoga
    Battles of Sara toga fought in September and October 1777, were a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The American Victory convinced France to join the war as an ally of the U.S.
  • The Battle of Philadelphia

    The Battle of Philadelphia
    The Battle of Philadelphia in the year 1777 was when British Forces captured the American capital, forcing the Continental Congress to flee. Despite some American resistance, the British took control of the city.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge
    George Washington moved the continental army through the Winter of Valley forged, during this cold time many shelters, and blankets were in need. Solders had to endure these harsh conditions.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown
    The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 was the last major Battle of the American Revolutionary War. American and French Forces allied troops to their surrender later on October 19, 1781, effectively ending the war.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    The treaty Of Paris signed on September 3, 1783, ended the American revolutionary war. It recognized Independence established borders for the new nation, marking the official end of the conflict.