The major battle and events of the revoLutionary war

The following events represent a timeline of the major events and battles of the Revolutionary War. From the Battle of Concord and Lexington in 1775 to Yorktown in 1781 all the major events are covered. Click on an event to learn more about it




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1775 Paul Revere

It all started with the most famous ride in American History the ride of Paul Revere. He warned the colonist

Poco 1775 Lexington and Concord

It was the shot heard round the world. When the colonist fired on the British at Concord Bridge everying changed.

1775 Americans Capture Ticonderoga

The first offensive operation of the colonist was a success.

Wars 1775 Bunker Hill

The British won the battle, but it was an extremelhy costly win, one that could not be sustained

stamp 1775 British Reaction

The British were shocked by events in the colonies. They had never believed they would actual revolt.

Canada 1775 Attack on Canada

The British Actions convinced some Colonist that they needed to take action in Defense of Liberty.They formed the Sons of Liberty to take overt action

stamp 1775 US Navy Created

The US Navy was created by an act of the Continental Congress

Common Sense 1776 Common Sense Published

It was merely a pamphlet but it convinced Americans that Independence was the way to go

Boston 1776 Siege of Boston

The Colonist surronded Boston which was occupied by the British. Eventually the British position became untenable.

1776 Declaration of Independence

It took a lot of courage to sign the declaration, for all of the signers were now traitors to the British.

1776 Battle of New York

The same day the Colonist declared their independence the British began a campaign that captured New York.

valcour 1776 Battle of Valcour Bay

The British began an offensive in the North it would end at Saratoga.

NJ 1776 Retreat Through New Jersey

After losing New York and then the Battle of White Plains, Washington was forced to withdraw down New Jersey.

Gaspee 1776 Battle of Trenton

The Americans turned the tables on the British and in a surprise attack captured Trenson.

1777 Battle of Princeton

The Americans won another victory in Princeton, after the earlier string of losses this was another good day for the colonists.

Ticonderoga 1777 British Recapture Ft Ticonderoga

The British had a victory when they recaptured Ft Ticonderoga.

1777 Battle of Brandywine

The British were victorious at this battle on the road to Phildadelphia.

1777 Battle of Germantown

The Americans failed to dislodge the British in this battle outside Philadelphia.

Ticonderoga 1777 British Recapture Ft Ticonderoga

The British had a victory when they recaptured Ft Ticonderoga.

1777 Battle of Brandywine

The British were victorious at this battle on the road to Phildadelphia.

1777 Battle of Germantown

The Americans failed to dislodge the British in this battle outside Philadelphia.

Ticonderoga 1777 Battle of Orinsky

The Americans were ambushed at this battle, they managed to extract themselves from the ambush.

1777 Massacre of Jane McCrea

The execution of Jane McCrea caused an outcry in the colonies and helped unite them.

1777 Battle of Bennington

The American won and important battle in Bennington. .

Saratoga 1777 Battle of Saratoga

It was one of the most important victories of the war. The Americans defeated a British army which was forced to surrender

1777-8 Valley Forge

It was the longest winter of the war for the Americans. It was a cold winter, and the troops suffered.

1778 Treaty of Amity With France

A key to the eventual American victory was the treaty that was signed with the French .

Monmouth 1778 Battle of Monmouth

American troops attacked the retreating British troops. It was difficult battle but the Americans won.

1778 Settlers Killed at Wyoming

Tories and Native Americans attacked the Wyoming Valley and killed many of the settlers.

1779 Americans Capture Stony Point

Americans recaptured Stony Point, it was an important but small victory.

Bonnehome 1779 John Paul Jones and the Bon Homme Richard

The US Navy could never take on the British navy head to head, so it achieved victory were they could.

1779-80 Siege of Charleston

After not succeeding to achieve a decisive victory in the North it decided on a Southern strategy and captured Charleson.

1780 Battle of Camden

It was a major defeat for the American Army. The British forced them to retreat in disarray.

Bonnehome 1780 Arnold a Traitor

He became the most hated traitor in American history, and American general who sold out to the British.

1780 Kings Mountain

It was the first in a series of American victories on the Southern front

1780 Battle of Camden

The second victory in a row in the South began to set the stage of the end of the war..

Guilford 1780 Battle of Guilford Courthouse

The Americans won another victory when the British suffered losses to high to bear at this battle.

1781 Battle of Hobkirk's Hill

The British won a tactical victory at this battle. It failed however, to stem the momentum that was running with the Americans.

1781 Battle of Eutaw Springs

Another tactical victory but strategic defeat for the British. Their forces in the South were too weak to sustain the battle.

Guilford 1781 Articles of Confederation Ratified

It was the first system of government for the colonies, now states, it was replaced by the Constitution

1781 Battle of Yorktown

The Americans wtih French help won a decisive victory that ended the war.

Treaty 1781 Treaty of Paris

The war came officially to an end thanks to this agreement negotiated in Paris.