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American Revolution Timeline
The timeline shows major events that occurred between the British and the Americans during the 8 years of conflict known as the American Revolution. The American Revolution can be divided into 3 phases or stages: the early years, the expansion of the war, and the path to victory. As you progress through the PowerPoint, be sure to fill in the appropriate missing information for the major battles of the war and other significant details about the American Revolution. USE YOUR TEXTBOOK AS YOUR PRIMARY RESOURCE!
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American Revolution Timeline
Americans Capture Ft. Ticonderoga Washington named Commander-in-Chief Washington Assumes Command of the Continental Army Midnight Ride Common Sense is Published Mar 17, 1776 The Declaration of Independence is Adopted Apr 19, 1775 Jun 17, 1775 Dec 30, 1775 May 10, 1775 Apr 18, 1775 Battles of Lexington & Concord (Siege of Boston Begins) Jun 15, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jul 3, 1775 Battle of Quebec Jan 15, 1776 British Evacuate Boston (Siege of Boston Ends Jul 4, 1776 2nd Continental Congress Meets American Revolution Timeline Aug 27, 1776 The Crisis is Published Dec 26, 1776 Battle of Princeton Jun 14, 1777 Battle of Oriskany Battle of Germantown Aug 16, 1777 Battle of Brandywine Sep 19, 1777 Oct 7, 1777 Battle of Long Island Dec 19, 1776 Battle of Trenton Jan 3, 1777 Congress Adopts the Flag of the United States Aug 6, 1777 Battle of Bennington Sep 11, 1777 Battles of Saratoga Oct 4, 1777 Battles of Saratoga
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American Revolution Timeline
Burgoyne Surrenders At Saratoga: Turning Point of the War France Allies with America Battle of Kaskaskia Bonhomme Richard Versus Serapis Dec 19, 1777 Jun 19, 1778 Dec 29, 1778 Battle of Vincennes Jun 21, 1779 May 12, 1780 Oct 17, 1777 Washington Retires to Valley Forge for the Winter Feb 6, 1778 Continental Army Leaves Valley Forge Jul 4, 1778 British Capture Savannah, GA Feb 23, 1779 Spain Declares War on Great Britain Sep 23, 1779 Battle of Charles Town American Revolution Timeline Benedict Arnold Betrays America Battle of Cowpens Battle of Guilford Courthouse Battle of Yorktown Washington Resigns as Commander Aug 16, 1780 Oct 7, 1780 Mar 2, 1781 Sep 15, 1781 Sep 3, 1783 Battle of Camden Sep 23, 1780 Battle of King’s Mountain Jan 17, 1781 Articles of Confederation are Adopted Mar 15, 1781 Battle of Chesapeake Capes Oct 19, 1781 Great Britain and America Sign Treaty of Paris Oct 19, 1783
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WASHINGTON GREENE KNOX HOWE CLINTON CORNWALLIS
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THE EARLY YEARS The issue of separating from Britain divided American society. Historians estimate that 20 to 30 percent of Americans were Loyalists, 40 to 45 percent were Patriots, and the rest were neutral. Even though George Washington was named commander of the Continental Army; his army faced many problems. Women helped tremendously in the war effort as they supported the Continental Army in many capacities. The British hired German mercenaries to fight the Americans. Britain’s strategy is to divide the colonies, thereby isolating New England which they felt was the source of the rebellion. Saratoga becomes the “Turning Point” of the war.
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“Battle Significance/Impact”
THE EARLY YEARS THE BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND Pg. 198 “American Leaders” “British Leaders” Charles Cornwallis “Outcome” “Battle Significance/Impact” New York would now be in control of the British and they would continue to use it as their military headquarters until the end of the war.
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Why did he write these words in his pamphlet?
THE AMERICAN CRISIS Pg. 199 Finish this quote… (you may need to use the internet!) THESE are times that try men’s souls. Who am I? Why did he write these words in his pamphlet?
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“Battle Significance/Impact”
THE EARLY YEARS THE BATTLE OF Trenton Pg. 199 “American Leaders” Nathanael Greene, John Sullivan “British Leaders” Johann Rall (Hessian) “Outcome” “Battle Significance/Impact” The army would gain much needed supplies as well as artillery.
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THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopts a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be thirteen alternate stripes red and white” and that “the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” According to legend, Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross designed the new canton for the flag, which consisted of a circle of 13 stars and a blue background, at the request of General George Washington. Historians have been unable to conclusively prove or disprove this legend. To learn more about our flag, click the link below to discover more! With the entrance of new states into the United States after independence, new stripes and stars were added to represent new additions to the Union. In 1818, however, Congress enacted a law stipulating that the 13 original stripes be restored and that only stars be added to represent new states.
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“Battle Significance/Impact”
THE EARLY YEARS THE BATTLE OF Oriskany Pg. 200 “American Leaders” Nicholas Herkimer, Peter Gansevoort “British Leaders” “Outcome” “Battle Significance/Impact”
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“Battle Significance”
THE EARLY YEARS THE BATTLE OF Brandywine Pg. 200 “American Leaders” Nathanael Greene, John Sullivan “British Leaders” Charles Cornwallis, Wilhelm Von Knyphausen (Hessian) “Outcome” “Battle Significance” The Continental Congress has already moved the nation’s capital from Philadelphia to Lancaster in fear they may lose Philadelphia to the British.
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“Battle Significance”
THE EARLY YEARS THE BATTLEs OF saratoga Pg. 201 “American Leaders” Daniel Morgan “British Leaders” Simon Fraser, James Hamilton “Outcome” “Battle Significance”
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