Timeline

The Boston Tea Party- December 16, 1773

The Sons Of Liberty dump crates of tea into harbor in retaliation of new outrageous taxes on tea.

First Meeting of The Continental Congress- September, 1774

Colony representatives come together to find a way to go against Britain.

Paul Revere- April 18, 1775

The famous ride of patriot Paul Revere coming to warn the colonist that " The British are coming!", starting the Revolutionary War.

Battle of Lexington And Concord- April 19, 1775

Americans wins first battle of the war where the quote "the shot hear around the world" comes from.

Fort Ticonderoga- May 10, 1775

The capture of Fort Ticonderoga was made possible by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys

Battle of Bunker Hill- June 16, 1775

One of the major battles in the war.

The Declaration of Independence- July 4, 1776

Colonists decided to sign a document and declare their independence from the British Empire during the war with them.

The American Flag- June 14, 1777

The star and stripped flag was chosen to represent America.

Battle of Yorktown- October 18, 1781

The last important battle of the war where the British surrendered.

Treaty of Paris- September 3, 1783

The treaty that America signed with Britain that ending the war.