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Second Continental Congress Meets
This meeting was held to follow the First Continental Congress Meeting and was held on May 5, 1775 as discussed in the first meeting. This meeting was held in Philadelphia to discuss the Colonial War Efforts, which ultimately led to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a key battle in the early stages of the American Revolution for the colonists. The battle took place outside of Boston where the American troops set up for attack. General Prescott gave his famous order, "Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” The Americans started out fierce, but soon ran out of ammo and were overtaken by the British army. This battle gave the colonists confidence going forward. -
Olive Branch Petition Sent
The Olive Branch Petition was a document drafted by John Dickerson and later the Second Continental Congress accepted the document. This document stated that the colonies wanted their own rights, but could stay loyal to the British Crown. This was the last attempt to avoid war, but this was rejected by King George III. -
Common Sense Pamphlet is Published
The Common Sense Pamphlet was a book written by Thomas Paine. This book was written to encourage colonists to join the revolution and fight for their independence. -
Declaration of Independence Drafted
The Second Continental Congress chose a committee of five to draft a declaration to King George III of England to declare their independence from Great Britain. These five included Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman. -
Battle for New York
The Battle for New York was a series of battles that were fought after the Americans declared their independence from Great Britain. These battles included the Battle of Long Island and the Battle of Saratoga. The Americans were pushed out of New York at the start of the war, but gained it back by the end of the war with victories like the Battle of Saratoga. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a very important battle for the patriots as it was the first major battle won by them. General Washington led the Continental Army across the Delaware to surprise the Hessian soldiers. -
Fight for Philadelphia
The Fight for Philadelphia was a military campaign that occurred during 1777. This was an attempt by the British army to capture the American capital in Philadelphia and they were successful at the start of the fight, but as it continued they were pushed out by the Continental Army. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was arguably the most important battle of the Revolutionary War. The battle was the turning point for the Americans in the War as they came out with an important victory. The victory led to the involvement of the French in the war to aid the colonists, which would end up winning the war. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a military camp that the Continental Army spent the winter at during the 1777-1778 winter. This was a very hard winter as many soldiers died due to disease and the terrible conditions they faced during the Winter. This was very important as it tested the loyalty of the soldiers and their will. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was arguably the most important battle of the Revolutionary War as it brought the surrender of the British Army to the Americans and French. This war gave America its independence and the battle was the end for the General Cornwallis. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
The Treaty of Paris was the document signed at the end of the war signifying the surrender of the British Army and recognizing the United States of America as their own independent nation. This document set America's boundaries and also refined the British colonies.
