Major Events / Battles of the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord - "Shot Heard Round the World" / First Battle of the Revolution
Thomas paine writes Common Sense
Thomas Paine writes Common Sense promoting independence from England.
Second Cotinental Congress
Washington is chosen Commander of the Continental Army / Declaration of Independence is written by Thomas Jefferson
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill - First MAJOR battle of the Revolution
Battle of Saratoga - Turning Point
5. Battle of Saratoga - Turning Point of the Revolution, France decides to help the American cause.
Winter at Valley Forge
Winter at Valley Forge - low on troops, supplies, and moral. Help from Marquis De Lafayette (France!)
War in the South
War in the South - Spain joins in to help, John Paul Jones leads a successful naval battle, and the British are pushed out of the South.
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Yorktown - British Surrender and AMERICA WINS!
Treaty of paris 1783
Treaty of Paris 1783 - England recognizes American independence and give all land to the Mississippi River to the Americans. War is OVER!