Bruce
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Post by Bruce on Oct 20, 2014 1:23:48 GMT -5
1774Winter, 1773 -- Boston Tea Party Spring -- John Malcolm tarred and feathered Spring -- Boston Port Act ( Wikipedia) Summer -- Louis XVI becomes King of France Summer -- Quartering Act ( Wikipedia) Summer -- Quebec Act ( Wikipedia) Autumn -- First Continental Congress assembles Winter -- Continental Association ( Wikipedia) Winter -- Dunmore's War – Battle of Point Pleasant ( Wikipedia) Winter -- Edenton Tea Party 1775Spring -- Parliament declares Massachusetts Bay to be in rebellion Spring -- Pope Pius VI succeeds Pope Clement XIV Spring -- "Give me liberty" speech by Patrick Henry Summer -- Battles of Lexington and Concord ( Wikipedia) Summer -- Second Continental Congress ( Wikipedia) Summer -- Capture of Ft. Ticonderoga by Green Mtn Boys ( Wikipedia) Summer -- Battle of Bunker Hill ( Wikipedia) Autumn -- Olive Branch Petition ( Wikipedia) Autumn -- Invasion of Canada ( Wikipedia) Autumn -- Reponse to Olive Branch Petition ( Wikipedia) Autumn -- Sayre Plot ( Wikipedia) Winter -- Battle of Montreal ( Wikipedia) Winter -- Payton Randolph dies ( Wikipedia) Winter -- Slaves offered freedom ( Wikipedia) Winter -- Battle of Great Bridge ( Wikipedia) Winter -- Battle of Montreal ( Wikipedia) Winter -- Richard Montgomery dies in battle ( Wikipedia)
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Post by Tyler on Nov 28, 2014 23:19:09 GMT -5
1776
Spring- Norfolk, Virginia is destroyed by both British forces and Patriot mismanagement Spring- Common Sense is published, arguing for independence. Spring- South Carolina loyalists agree to peace with the new State Government Spring- Henry Knox arrives in Cambridge, MA with Artillery from Fort Ticonderoga Spring- Attack on Moore’s Creek Bridge by loyalists virtually ends all British control in North Carolina Spring- Battle of Nassau- American Marines assault and occupy Nassau, Bahamas Spring- American Patriots push back the Royal Navy on the Savannah River, British lose control of the Province of Georgia Spring- Patriots capture Dorchester Heights, a hill dominating Boston harbor. Spring- The British evacuate Boston Summer- North Carolina becomes first state to allow its delegates to declare independence from Great Britain Summer- Rhode Island officially renounces its allegiance to King George III Summer- Battle of the Cedars occurs, light skirmishes between British and Patriots Summer- Richard Henry Lee declares that the colonies should be independent and free Summer- Patriots are driven back from Quebec at Troits-Riveres Summer-Committee of Five, led by Thomas Jefferson, authorized to draft the Declaration of Independence. Summer- Virginia Declaration of Rights adopted by Virginia Convention of Delegates Summer- Delaware votes to suspend allegiance to British colonial government Autumn- Lee resolution declaring independence is passed Autumn - The United States Declaration of Independence is ratified Autumn -Liberty Bell rings as Declaration red publically for the first time Autumn - Most American colonists ratify the Declaration Autumn - German Hessian troops land on Staten Island to assist British Autumn - Battle of Long Island sends Washington’s troops into retreat Autumn - Patriot troops invade Cherokee in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Autumn - The Turtle submarine attempts the world’s first submarine strike, but ultimately fails. Autumn - Aborted peace conference occurs between Americans and British Autumn - British troops reinforce at Kip’s Bay in Manhattan Autumn - Battle of Harlem Heights is won by Washington against British. Autumn - Nathan Hale, the first American spy, is executed in New York for espionage. Winter- Battle of Valcour Island ends in failure for Americans, but delays British forces from reaching New York. Winter - Battle of Pell’s point allows for American troops to repel British forces in the Bronx. Winter - British capture Chatterton Hill from Americans. Winter- King George III acknowledges the war in the Americas is not going well. Winter - Hessian mercenaries capture Fort Washington from the Americans. Winter - Marquis de Lafayette attempts to enter American military. Winter - North Carolina ratifies state Constitution, Richard Caswell first Governor. Winter - Thomas Paine publishes The American Crisis, rallying Americans to fight. Winter - Washington makes his famous crossing of the Delaware River. Winter - The Battle of Trenton is a remarkable victory for Americans, only five men are wounded.
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Post by Tyler on Nov 28, 2014 23:30:22 GMT -5
1777 Spring- Battle of Assunpink Creek results in American victory Spring- Battle of Princeton results in American victory Spring- Vermont secedes from New York, staying independent until joining the Union in 1791 Summer- Battle of Bound Brook results in British Victory Summer- Button Gwinnett, a signer of the Declaration, dies from a duel with Lachlan McIntosh in Savannah, Georgia. Summer- Marquis de Lafayette arrives in Georgetown, SC to help Continental Congress train. Summer- Stars and Stripes adopted as flag of the United States Autumn- Battle of Oriskany- Loyalists win over Patriots, Iroquois fought on both sides. Autumn- Battle of Cooch’s Bridge- British and Hessian defeated by American militia Autumn- Battle of Brandywine- British gain major victory in Chester County, Pennsylvania Autumn- First Battle of Saratoga results in draw Autumn- British troops occupy Philadelphia, Continental Congress flee to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Winter- Battle of German Town results in British victory Winter- Second Battle of Saratoga results in American victory Winter- Third Battle of Saratoga results in British surrender. Winter-Continental Congress approves Articles of Confederation Winter- Articles sent for ratification to states Winter- George Washington’s forces goes to Valley Forge for winter quarters. Winter- Morocco 1st nation to recognize the United States
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Post by Tyler on Nov 28, 2014 23:37:18 GMT -5
1778 Spring-South Carolina first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation Spring- United States and France become allies. Spring- von Steuben arrives in Americas to train troops. Spring- Discharge of Liet. Enslin for “attempt to commit sodomy with solider” Summer- Benedict Arnold signs US oath of allegiance Summer- Battle of Monmouth ends in draw Autumn- Wyoming Massacre results in defeat of colonists Autumn- George Rogers Clark takes Kaskaskia Autumn- France declares war on Great Britain Autumn- British and French fleets standoff in First Battle of Ushant Autumn- Battle of Rhode Island tactically inconclusive, Continentals abandon Aquidneck Island Autumn- Massachusetts Banishment Act providing punishment for Loyalists. Autumn- France captures Dominica, unaware of French involvement. Autumn- Treaty of Fort Pitt is signed, first formal US-Native treaty Autumn- First Budget of the United States passed.
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Post by Tyler on Nov 28, 2014 23:50:28 GMT -5
1779 Spring-Claudius Smith hanged for terrorism in New York Spring- North Carolina abolishes Bute County and partitions it. Summer- Benedict Arnold is court-martialed for his mistreatment of Government Property Summer- Spain declared war on Great Britain Autumn- Anthony Wayne captures Stony Point, New York Autumn- Militia lose the Battle of Minisink Autumn- Commodore Dudley Saltonstall suffer worst Naval Defeat in US history until Pearl Harbor. Autumn- Battle of Baton Rouge results in Spanish capture of land Autumn- Sullivan Expedition leads to Little Beard’s Town’s destruction. Autumn- Battle of Flamborough Head results in major US Naval victory. Winter-Fort Wilson riot occurs Winter- North Carolina creates Wayne County Winter- Nashville, Tennessee is founded
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Post by Tyler on Nov 28, 2014 23:57:55 GMT -5
1780
Spring- British Admiral George Rodney defeats Spanish Fleet Spring- General Lafayette brings French men and supplies to Boston to reinforce the Americans Summer- Charleston, South Carolina is captures by British forces. Summer- Cumberland Compact signed by settlers in Tennessee Summer- Waxhaw massacre kills American soldiers that had surrendered. Summer- Continental Army defeats British soldiers in Springfield, NJ. Autumn- French soldiers arrive to reinforce soldiers in Rhode Island Autumn- Battle of Camden results in heavy Patriot losses Autumn- Spanish Admiral captures British convoy of 55 vessels. Autumn- Conspiracy of Benedict Arnold found to surrender West Point Autumn- Benedict Arnold flees to British New York Winter- British Spy John Andre is hanged Winter- Battle of Kings Mountain annihilates Loyalist forces Winter- Anglo-Dutch war ignites over trade with British enemies
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Post by Tyler on Nov 29, 2014 0:07:48 GMT -5
1781 Spring- Virginia cedes claims to Western lands, allowing Maryland to ratify Articles of Confederation Spring- Richmond, Virginia is burned by British Navy, led by Benedict Arnold Spring- Battle of Jersey- British forces prevent occupation of Channel Islands Spring- Battle of Cowpens leads to decisive American victory Spring- Maryland becomes final state to ratify Articles Spring- Continental Congress implements Articles of Confederation Spring- Battle of Guilford Court House where Nathanael Greene loses to British Autumn- French Spy Francois Henri de la Motte hanged for high treason. Autumn- Skirmish at House in Horseshoe leads to small skirmish between loyalists and patriots. Autumn- French fleet blockades in General Cornwallis in Chesapeake Bay Autumn- Battle of the Chesapeake leads to British defeat, maintaining blockade of Yorktown. Autumn- Battle of Groton Heights in Connecticut leads to American defeat. Winter- American Revolution armed struggle ends, as General Cornwallis surrenders to General Washington. Winter- John Hanson elected President of Continental Congress Winter- Battle of Ushant leads to British victory over French fleet
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Post by Tyler on Nov 29, 2014 0:11:31 GMT -5
1782 Spring- Robert Morris recommended national mint and decimal coinage. Spring- Spanish capture Minorca Summer- Battle of Saintes leads to French defeat in West Indies Summer-Dutch Republic recognizes the US thanks to John Adams Summer- John Adams secures loan from Dutch finances. Summer- Ireland Parliamentary independence process begins. Summer- Bald Eagle chosen as national emblem. Autumn- American privateers attack Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Autumn- George Washington establishes predecessor to the Purple Heart Autumn- Preliminary peace articles signed, preceding the Treaty of Paris
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Post by Tyler on Nov 29, 2014 0:11:43 GMT -5
1783 Spring- Great Britain recognizes the independence of the USA Spring- Great Britain ceases hostilities with the US Spring- Newburgh Conspiracy thwarted by George Washington asking to recognize supremacy of US congress. Summer- Loyalists start relocation to Canada Autumn- Land grants given to loyalists in Canada Autumn- American Revolution formally ends with Treaty of Paris Winter- Last British troops evacuate the American colonies. Winter- General Washington formally dismisses his Generals.
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Post by Tyler on Nov 29, 2014 0:14:11 GMT -5
1784 Spring- Congress of the United States ratifies Treaty of Paris Summer- Anglo-Dutch war ends
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Post by Tyler on Nov 29, 2014 0:15:34 GMT -5
1785 Summer- Continental Navy disbanded Autumn- Dollar adopted as the US currency Autumn- Treaty of Hopewell is signed between the USA and the Cherokee
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