American Revolution Timeline

Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

Lexington & Concord

Significance/Importance of Battle:

The war began in April 1775, Lexington and Concord being the first battles. They are also known as "The shots heard around the world"

Apr1775

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Outcome of the Congress:

Second Continental Congress

The Second Continental Congress met in Philidelphia to form the continental army. And because of his prior exprerience fighting in the French and Inidan War, George Washington was chosen as leader of the army.

May 1777

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Impact of the Role of Women & Republican Motherhood:

Remember the Ladies

During the Revoultion Women wanted a greater role in society. After many letters from Abigail Adams, who advocated for women's rights, John Adams, along with a few others, asked women to teach their children about republicanism values. This became known as Republican Motherhood.

Mar 1776

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Significance of the Declaration of Independence:

Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson. The declaration was compsed of complaints against King George III and how he violated the colonists' natural rights.

July 4, 1776

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Timeline: American Revolution

1775-1783

"The Crisis"

Impact of The Crisis:

The American Crisis was written by Thomas Paine and stressed the idea that American people need to support Troops. This was because many men were only enlisting for a few months, never re-enlisting, which caused the army to suffer.

Dec 1776

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Battle of Saratoga

Significance of the Battle of Saratoga:

At this point in the Revolution, the Patriots are struggling. However, this particualr battle bacame a MAJOR turning point, and with the help of the French, the colonists won.

Oct 1777

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Valley Forge

Significance of Valley Forge:

George Washington kept the troops in Valley Forge during the winter, however many died due to the harsh conditions. This is also when foreigners like Lafayette and Steuben helped train troops with basic militaty skills.

Dec 1777

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Significance of the Battle of Yorktown:

Battle of Yorktown

This took place in 1781 when Washington and Rochambeau marched to Virginia, with the help of the French, trapped Cornwallis from escaping. They did this in Yorktown, which was a peninusla, and one month later the British surrendered.

Oct 1781

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Explain what America gains:

Treaty of Paris, 1783

After the colonists become independent, the Treaty of Paris is passed, and US boundaries are expanded. Britain and the US agree to pay back any debt from before the war, and return slaves/property.

1783

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