Timeline of the American Revolution By: Jami Soriano

Lexington and Concord April 18, 1775 The British soldiers heard that there was a large supply of gunpowder and weapons in Concord. When they got there, the colonists went after them. Concord colonists chased them back to Britain and killed many of them.

The Battle of Bunker Hill June 16, 1775 George Washington ordered his troops to go to Bunker Hill. When the got there the British panicked and immediately 2,000 British soldiers started marching up the hill toward the Continental Army. Washington told his men not to shoot at the British until they were close to them. They shot them when they could see the whites of their eyes from the top of the hill.

Common Sense Early, 1776. Thomas Paine wrote the Common Sense to persuade many colonists support independence. As a result, many neutralists thought it was time to seek freedom.

Defeat in New York August 27, 1776 The American and British armies fought in Brooklyn, New York. The Americans were very un-expeirenced compared to the British. About three times more Americans were killed then the British. Washington didn't want to give up, but for his army to survive he had to retreat.

The Crisis Late 1776 The Crisis was written by Thomas Paine. Washington’s men were thinking of giving up. But when they he read them the Crisis, they didn’t. The Crisis stated that if you stay and fight now, you will be rewarded in the future.

Winter at Valley Forge Late 1777 Washington and his men were on their way to Valley Forge. They were going to camp there for the winter. However, Washington’s troops began to get hungry because the farmers preferred giving their crops to the British. This was because the British gave them gold for the crops. Also, because the merchants raised the prices on blankets and they couldn’t afford them. To distract his men from the misery, Washington hired someone to train the troops. Another volunteer who was rich helped the troops raise their spirits. He bought them warm clothing and trained them.

Battle of Monmouth Courthouse June 1778 Sir Henry Clinton commanded his army to retreat to New York where the Royal Navy would keep them supplied by sea. Washington wanted his revenge so he chased the army across New Jersey. He caught up to Clinton’s army when they were in Monmouth. Washington told his men to rally and fight. But late that night, the British went across the Hudson River to safety. Washington camped with his army nearby.

Washington named as Commander Chief June 1775