American revolution timeline by Isaiah Gaytan

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  • Siege of Fort Ticonderoga

    Led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold, the Green Mountain Boys captured the fort and its artillery, giving the colonist an early but big win. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2akfH_iJ2cY

  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    this was the first battle of the revolution. colonial militias confronted British troops, which began the fighting.

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Colonists lost the hill but proved they could fight the British army. This battle showed the Revolution was serious. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN9XzR0Qqaw

  • Battle of Quebec

    Colonist tried to capture Quebec to gain Canadian support but failed. A lot of them were killed of captured. Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gi1YcqkrvI

  • Battle of Long Island

    One of the first major battles after the Declaration of Independence. The British won, forcing Washington to retreat from New York Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0xD8BLmnY4

  • Battle of Trenton

    Washington led a surprise attack on hessian troops, boosting American morale during a tough winter. Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IKc5K5rHc4

  • Battle of Brandywine

    British won and captured Philadelphia, a setback but the fight continued.

  • Battle of saratoga

    Turning point in the war. The American victory convinced France to officially join the fight against Britain.

  • Battle of Yorktown

    Last major battle of the war. British general Cornwallis surrendered, ending major fighting. Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4R9-RCjsj8

  • Treaty of paris

    Officially ended the revolutionary war. Britain recognized the independence of the United States.