Battles and Events of the American Revolution (8.4 C)

American diplomat who helped to convince France to aid the colonies during the American Revolution.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Yorktown

• Trenton

• Bunker Hill

This battle took place on June 17, 1775 and though it was a British victory it was a morale victory for the colonists. It took the British three attempts before overtaking Breed's Hill.

• The Crisis

• Bunker Hill

• Saratoga

• Trenton

Series of essays written by Thomas Paine during the Revolution which attempted to inspire and motivate the Continental Army to continue fighting in spite of the hardships they faced.

• Treaty of Paris

• Bunker Hill

• The Crisis

• Declaration of Independence

Historical document written by Thomas Jefferson which announced the independence of the 13 colonies on July 4, 1776.

• Treaty of Paris 1783

• Saratoga

• Declaration of Independence

• Winter at Valley Forge

On October 17, 1777 British General John Burgoyne surrendered. This American victory is considered to be the turning point of the American Revolution because it proved that the Americans could win and it convinced France to help them.

• Saratoga

• Lexington and Concord

• Bunker Hill

• Trenton

Officially ended the American Revolution and Great Britian officially recognized American independence.

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

• Trenton

• Treaty of Paris 1783

Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night and attacked the Hessians by surprise on December 26, 1776. This battle was an American victory which boosted morale.

• Bunker Hill

• Trenton

• Yorktown

• Lexington and Concord

1st battles of the American Revolution which are known as the shots heard 'round the world. These battles occurred on April 19, 1775.

• Bunker Hill

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Lexington and Concord

During the winter of 1777-1778 the Continental Army rested and trained at Valley Forge. They faced hardship, disease, starvation, and frostbite

• Yorktown

• Trenton

• Winter at Valley Forge

• Bunker Hill

This was the last battle of the American Revolution which took place on October 17, 1781. The Americans won with the help of the French navy and British General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington.

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

• Trenton

• Saratoga