History timeline project

  • Paul Revere's Ride

    Paul Revere's Ride

    Paul Revere is best known for his midnight ride on April 18-19 1775 when he rode through the night to warn the American colonist that British troops were on their way before the battles of Lexington and Concord
  • Creation of the Declaration of independence

    Creation of the Declaration of independence

    In June 1776, a committee including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson worked on the Declaration of independence. Jefferson drafted it and it was adopted on July 4 1776, officially declaring America independence from Great Britain and marking the colonies
  • Creation of the Declaration of independence

    Creation of the Declaration of independence

    In June 1776, a committee including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson worked on the Declaration of independence. Jefferson drafted it and it was adopted on July 4 1776, officially declaring America independence from Great Britain and marking the colonies
  • Thomas Paine's writing of "The American Crisis"

    Thomas Paine's writing of "The American Crisis"

    Thomas Paine wrote the American Crisis on december 19, 1776, to inspire the struggling continental army and American people motivating them to stay strong and keep fighting for independence
  • Crossing of The Delaware River

    Crossing of The Delaware River

    On the night December 25, 1776, George Washington led the Continental army across the Delaware River to surprise the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. This victory helped the Americans regain momentum is the Revolutionary
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    The battle of Trenton took place on december 26, 1776, when George Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on Hessian soldiers in new jersey. The victory boosted American morale and helped the continental army regain momentum in the war
  • The Battle Of Philadelphia

    The Battle Of Philadelphia

    The Battle of Philadelphia took place on September 26, 177, When British Forces captured the city after defeating the continental army. This loss pushed the Americans to adapt and strengthen their army for future battles
  • Battles of saratoga

    Battles of saratoga

    The Battle of Saratoga, fought from September 19 to October 7, 1777, was a major turning point in the American Revoluction. The American victory convinced France to join the war as ally, greatly boosting the confidence of the American forces