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Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the events of the American Revolution. Over 700 British soldiers marched into Lexington to confiscate weapons -
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Second Continental Congress
On May 10th 1775, the Second Continental Congress was formed. In 1776, it took the first steps in declaring America's independence from Britain. Five years later Congress ratified the first national constitution, the Articles of Confederation. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
June 17th, 1775, the battle of Bunker Hill was fought between British and Revolutionary soldiers in Charlestown, Massachusetts -
Failed Seizure of Quebec under Benedict Arnold
On December 31st 1775 under command of Colonel Benedict Arnold, American soldiers attempted to take control of the British occupied city of Quebec and attempt to win support for American in Canada. -
Common Sense Published
Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine in 1775/1776 advising independence from Great Britain to people in America -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the American colonies many of their connections of Great Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a small but critical battle during the American Revolutionary War. -
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Battle of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga marked the final of the Saratoga campaign -
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Paoli Massacre
The Paoli Massacre or The Battle of Paoli also known as the Battle of Paoli Tavern was part of the Philadelphia campaign during the revolutionary war. -
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Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge
Valley Forge worked as the third of eight winter camp for the Army's main area.
