1776-1783

  • Paine's Common Sense

    Paine's Common Sense
    A pamphlet that described how to colonists didn't need the British to survive in America.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The colonists finally declared independence and wrote up the Declaration of Idependence. This document listed all the reasons why the colonists wished to be independent.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton
    The Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War.
  • Battle of Germantown

    Battle of Germantown
    The British victory in this battle ensured that Philadelphia would remain in British hands throughout the winter of 1777–1778.
  • Batlle of Brandywine

    Batlle of Brandywine
    The Battle of Brandywine was fought between the American army of General George Washington and the British army of General Sir William Howe.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga
    A decisive victory to the Americans over the British in the American Revolutionary War.
  • Formation of French-American Alliance

    Formation of French-American Alliance
    In 1778, the United States signed The Treaty of Alliance and The Treaty of Amity and Commerce. This made the French and the Americans allies.
  • Battle of Monmouth

    Battle of Monmouth
    The Battle of Monmouth was an American Revolutionary War battle fought on June 28, 1778 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
  • Clark's Victories in the West

    Clark's Victories in the West
    George Rogers Clark had the idea to invade British forts in Illonois country. His army excuted the invasions and won.
  • Battle of King's Mountain

    Battle of King's Mountain
    The Battle of King's Mountain was a deciesive victory for the colonies in South Carolina.
  • Greene Leads Carolina Campaign

    Greene Leads Carolina Campaign
    Nathaniel Greene leads his army into Carolina for the Southern campaign of the American Revolution.
  • French/Americans force Cornwallis to Surrender

    French/Americans force Cornwallis to Surrender
    The French and Americans force cornwallis back to yorktown and this is where he finally surrenders.
  • Battle of Cowpens

    Battle of Cowpens
    The Battle of Cowpens was a victory for the Continental army against the British in South Carolina.
  • North Ministry Collapses in Britain

    North Ministry Collapses in Britain
    Lord North's ministry collapses in Britain in 1782. Lord North is the prime minister of Britain at the time.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolutionary War.