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Battle of Lexington and Concord
A british force from Boston attempts to seize America. -
Capture Fort Ticonderoga
The Green Mountain Boys, Ethan Allen, and Benidict Arnold overcame a small british garrison. -
Second Continental Congress meets
Colonial delegates reconvene in Philidelphia. -
Battle at Bunker Hill
British troops dislodge on entrenched New England Hill -
George Washington named Commander-in-Chief
George Washington is put has Commander in chief -
American defeat at Quebec
The American patriots attack and defeat Quebec. -
British Evacuate Boston
General William Howe chooses to leave Boston -
Declaration of Independence issued.
The public announces the final draft. -
British occupy New York
280 ships carrying 32,000 British and hired Hessian troops assembled just off of Staten Island. -
Battle at Long Island
British defeat American greatly in Brooklyn. -
Battle at Trenton
George Washington leads the main body against the hessions. -
Battle at Brandywine
William Howe and George Washington clash. -
Battle of Saratoga
Conclusively decided the fate of British General John Burgoyne's army in the American War. -
British occupy Philedelphia
Howe and his soldiers were able to enter Philedelphia. -
Articles of Confederation Adopted
After 16 months of debate they agreed to adopt the Articles of Confederation. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Wahingtons bedraggled forces arrive in Valley Forge. -
Battle at Monmouth Court House
British and American Forces clash. -
Fall of Savannah
Battle between Patriot Malitia and Continental Army. -
Spain Enters War
Spain entered the war and it got names the seven years war. -
Siege of Charleston
Sir Henry Clinton develops a southern strategy. -
Benedict Arnold's treason discovered
Major John Andre discusses handing over West Point. -
French and British battle in Chespeake Bay
American War of Independence that took place near Chesapeake Bay. -
Siege of Yorktown
German Battle or surrender at Yorktown -
Cornwallis surrenders
Charles Cornwallis formally surrenders 8,000 British soldiers.
