April 19th, 1775: The military event that began the American Revolution, when British regulars went to Concord to seize munitions and attempted to arrest outspoken activists. Local militias responded and chased the regulars back into Boston.
Timeline of the War
A timeline of the historical events of the American Revolution.
Note: only events covered by published books in the Revolution series are included in this timeline at the moment.
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
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The Siege of Boston Begins
Military actionApril 19th, 1775: After the battles of Lexington and Concord the British regulars retreated to Boston, where they remained for nearly a year. The local militias remained outside the city for the duration of the period. Some skirmishes took place during the siege, though only one major engagement took place.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
Military: BattleJune 17th, 1775: A battle in which American forces initially repelled British forces at Breed's Hill, until ammunition ran out and forced a retreat. Despite the loss, the Americans inflicted heavy casualties.
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The Siege of Boston Ends
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Congress Votes to Separate from Great Britain
Political eventJuly 2nd, 1776: Congress votes to declare independence from Great Britain. This leads to the creation of the Declaration of Independence, which, though dated July 4th, 1776, would not be signed until August 2nd, 1776.
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British Occupation of Philadelphia Begins
Military actionSeptember 26th, 1777: The British take possession of the city of Philadelphia, the capital of the rebelling colonies and where Congress was meeting.
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The British Occupation of Philadelphia Ends
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