American Revolution Timeline

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  • Paul Revere Ride

    Paul Revere Ride

    Paul Revere rides through the Province of Massachusetts Bay and warned Patriots of the approach of the British army prior to the battles of Lexington and Concord.
  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord

    The first major battle between the British Army and the Patriots. They fought day-long battles in Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Arlington, and Cambridge. The battle ended in an American Patriot victory.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    One of the first major battles of the American Revolution, where colonial forces fortified Breed's Hill and were repelling assaults by the British, the victory eventually fell to Britain due to a lack of ammunition from the Patriots.
  • Creation of Declaration of Independence

    Creation of Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of the U.S. It explains why the 13 colonies should be independent sovereign states and shouldn't be controlled by the British any more.
  • Thomas Paine writes The American Crisis

    Thomas Paine writes The American Crisis

    A series of writing made to inspire colonists and the Continental Army to keep fighting for Independence from the British.
  • Crossing of the Delaware River

    Crossing of the Delaware River

    Washington led Continental Army troops across the Delaware River which would prove to be one of the most dangerous operations. Washington crossed it and defeated the Hessian troops.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    The Battle of Trenton was a small battle, but it ended up being pivotal in the American Revolution. After Washington crossed the Delaware River and defeated the Hessians, he fought more Hessian's in Trenton and captured 2/3rds of them. This boosted American morale.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    These were 2 battles between American army and the British army, which were fought in Saratoga, New York. The second battle ended in an American victory and proved to be decisive as it convinced the French to join the American side.
  • Battle of Philadelphia

    Battle of Philadelphia

    This can be referred to as the Philadelphia campaign, the British forces vowed to capture Philadelphia, which was the capital of the colonies. The British did end up capturing the city but were unable to hold it. The British retreating was another key step towards the American and French alliance.
  • Winter at Valley Forge

    Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge was a hardship the Continental Army faced. They faced starvation and little clothing in the severe cold. Washington and Baron von Steuben trained their army to be more disciplined which was a turning point in the American Revolution.
  • Siege of Yorktown

    Siege of Yorktown

    This was the final major battle of the American Revolution. The alliance of the American and the French proved to be too much for the British resulting in their surrender and the capture of more than 7,000 British troops.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    A treaty ending the American Revolution and recognizing the United States as an independent nation.