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Commander of Continental Army
George Washington was named the Commander of the Continental Army by the Continental Congress. -
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George Washington's Battles during the Revolutionary War
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Siege of Boston
Troops led by General Washington defeat the British troops that were occupying Boston and forced them to leave by water. -
Beginning of New York and New Jersey Campaign
The British occupied New York so Washington and his troops headed south to engage them. -
Battle of Long Island
British troops led by General Howe defeated Washington's troops but they were able to escape. -
Hudson River retreat
General Washington's troops retreated north up the Hudson River to regroup. -
First crossing of the Delaware River
Washington and his troops, chased by British General Cornwallis, crossed the Delaware River into Pennsylvania to reorganize. -
Second crossing of the Delaware
Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River into New Jersey and attacked Hessian soldiers at Trenton. They defeated them and this led to the Battle of Trenton with the British. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington and his troops crossed back over the Delaware and defeated British General Cornwallis at the Battle of Trenton. -
Battle of Princeton
Washington and his troops defeat British General Cornwallis at Princeton, New Jersey. -
Battle of Brandywine
Washington defeated by British troops led by General Howe. -
Wintering at Valley Forge
Washington and his troops spent the winter of 1777-78 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. -
France enters Revolutionary War
Britain declared war on France so French troops joined Washington's Army in New York. -
Washington's troops left Valley Forge
Washington and his troops left Valley Forge for New York where the British were headed. -
Battle of Yorktown
The final battle in the Revolutionary War. General Washington, with the help of the French defeats British General Cornwallis. -
Washington resigns
Major General George Washington resigns his commission. -
George Washington Landowne portait , painted in 1796 summarizes Washington's role as president of the country.
