2 HISTORY the american revolution the american war of independance

Common Sense

Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine arguing that the British were oppressing the rights of the American people.

Second Continental Congress

Elected George Washington as commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775.

Declaration of Independence

Issued by Congress on July 4th, 1776.

Continental Army

Had 20,000 men, part-time soldiers, and was poorly trained.

British Army

Had 80,000 men, full-time soldiers, and was well trained.

Battle of Bunker Hill

The first battle where Washington lost.

Battle of Boston

The second battle won by the Continental Army.

Washington's Defeats in 1776

Washington was defeated at New York.

Washington's Victories

Won at Princeton and Trenton.

British Capture of Philadelphia

Occurred in 1777.

Saratoga

Victory for the colonial army in 1777.

Allied Nations Against Britain

France, Spain, and the Netherlands joined in 1778.

Valley Forge

Training camp from 1777-1778 known for harsh winters, hunger, disease, and hundreds deserting.

Battle of Yorktown

In October 1781, 7,000 British soldiers and Lord Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, marking the end of the war.

Treaty of Paris

Signed between the colonies and Britain in 1783.