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American Revolution Timeline 1775-1783

American Revolution Timeline 1775-1783. By Brecht, Nick, Alexus ,and Jordan. April 19 , 1775. The war begins when British soldiers and colonial militia exchange fire at Lexington and Concord. June 19 , 1775. The British defeat the Americans in the Battle of B unker H ill near Boston.

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American Revolution Timeline 1775-1783

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  1. American Revolution Timeline1775-1783 By Brecht, Nick, Alexus ,and Jordan

  2. April 19, 1775 • The war begins when British soldiers and colonial militia exchange fire at Lexington and Concord.

  3. June 19, 1775 • The British defeat the Americans in the Battle of Bunker Hill near Boston.

  4. December 26, 1776 • Washington’s troops cross the Delaware River and surprise at Trenton, New Jersey giving the Continental army its first major victory.

  5. July 4, 1776 • The Declaration of Independence is adopted.

  6. October 17, 1777 • The Americans defeat the British in the Battle of Saratoga. France enters the war to aid the Americans

  7. Winter 1777 • Washington’s troops spend a cold winter camped at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania.

  8. June 28, 1778 • At the battle of Monmouth in new york, neither side claims a clear victory.

  9. December 29, 1778 The British capture Savanna,Georgia.

  10. September 23, 1779 • John Paul Jones’s crew captures the British ship Serapis.

  11. January 17, 1781 • Americans defeat the British at Cowpens, South Carolina.

  12. October 19, 1781 • British General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown, Virginia.

  13. September 3, 1783 • The British and Americans sign a final peace treaty in Paris, France.

  14. Web Links • http://www.nps.gov/revwar/ • www.revolutionarywar.n2genealogy.com/ • www.state.de.us/facts/ushist/revfacts.htm

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