Middle Stages of the Revolutionary War

By twilsonnc

  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the primary foundation for the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

  • Meeting of the Second Continental Congress

    Was the beginning of the talk for independence from Britain.

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought because the British were trying to take over Boston.

  • Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold

    This was the first major battle that the minutemen had lost.

  • Common Sense Published

    This book gave all people the reason to fight for freedom in the Americas from Britain.

  • Adoption of the Declaration of Independence

    This was when the Second Continental Congress agreed to send the Declaration of Independence to Britain.

  • Battle of Trenton

    A surprise attack on the British the day after Christmas.

  • Battle of Saratoga

    A massive victory for the Patriots over the British.

  • Paoli Massacre (Battle of Paoli)

    The British won this battle, leaving 201 American troops killed or wounded.

  • Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge

    George Washington and others set up camp for the Militia while it was very cold outside.