American Revolution Timeline

Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

Significance/Importance of Battle:

Lexington & Concord

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolution. This was one of the first battles of the revolution referred to as: "The shot heard around the world". The war began April 1775, 1 year and 3 months before independence was declared.

Apr1775

Outcome of the Congress:

Second Continental Congress

The Sceond Continental Congress was the "acting government"; many delegates were afraid to seperate from England: sent Olive Branch Petition to King, but it was ignored. In 1775, they met in Philadelphia, PA to form the Continental Army. They also selected George Washington as the leader of the army because of his experience in fighting in the French and Indian War.

May 1775

Impact of the Role of Women & Republican Motherhood:

Remember the Ladies

Women in the Revolution- in response to women's participation in the Revolution- boycotts. Daughters of Liberty and Enlightenment ideals- women sought expanded roles in society and politics. Women were called upon to teach republican values within the family and granted women a new importance in American political culture.

Mar 1776

Significance of the Declaration of Independence:

Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence was written in the summer of 1776, listing complaints agaisnt King George III and that he violated colonial rights. Thomas Jefferson was primary author and the document was signed July 4, 1776. Natural rights have been violated and the colonies wanted independence.

July 4, 1776

Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

"The Crisis"

Impact of The Crisis:

The American Crisis was Thomas Paine's message to the American people to support our tropps. Soldiers in the Revolution had short enlistments from about 3-6 months and were not relisting again.

Dec 1776

Battle of Saratoga

Significance of the Battle of Saratoga:

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point of the Revolution; France was persuaded to join Patriot was efforts after this victory. This battle was the greatest victory for American forces and persuaded the French and Spanish to support America's fight for independence.

Oct 1777

Valley Forge

Significance of Valley Forge:

Valley Forge National Historical Park is nationally significant as the site of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. It was a place of George Washington's men to rest and train for oncoming wars or battles. At Valley Froge, they also constructed over two miles of breastworks, 6 redans, and 5 redoubts.

Dec 1777

Significance of the Battle of Yorktown:

Battle of Yorktown

In the Battle of Yorktown, Washington and Fr. General Jean Rochambeau marched land forces South to Virginia and trapped Brit. General Lord Charles Cornwallis in the peninsular town of Yorktown. With the assistance of the French naval fleet they trapped Cornwallis from fleeing the city via the York River. Washington, Rochambeau and the French fleet laid siege to the city and forced the British to surrender in October 1781.

Oct 1781

Explain what America gains:

Treaty of Paris, 1783

The Treaty of Paris in 1783 was what helped the US become independent. During this treaty, boundaries of the US extended west to the Mississippi River; border of Canada in the North and Spanish Florida in the South. The congress also recommended that the states give back any property taken from the Loyalists.

1783