|
|
|
|
|
![Experience The Revolution](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/exper_the_rev_header.gif) |
|
|
|
|
|
Experience the Revolution through its key events.
Many of the places mentioned in this section can be visited today. |
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
|
![Navigation: Lead-in to War, (1763 - 1774)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/timeline_nav/leadin_off.gif) ![Navigation: Independence Declared, (1775 - 1777)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/timeline_nav/indep_declared_off.gif) ![Navigation: War in the North, (1777 - 1778)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/timeline_nav/war_north_on.gif) ![Navigation: Southern Campaigns, (1780 - 1781)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/timeline_nav/south_camp_off.gif) ![Navigation: Aftermath, (1782 - 1787)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/timeline_nav/aftermath_off.gif)
|
|
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/timeline_pattern.gif) |
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/timeline_11.gif)
|
October 17, 1777
General John Burgoyne's attempt to separate the rebellious New
England colonies from those farther south ends in a spectacular
failure. The surrender of 6,000 British regulars at Saratoga
will shock London and help induce France to enter the war on
the American side.
Visit The Park: Saratoga National Historical Park |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
|
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/timeline_12.gif)
|
December 1777
With the British occupying Philadelphia just 20 miles away,
the Continental Army enters winter quarters at Valley Forge,
Pennsylvania. During the winter, supply arrangements will be
improved and the Continental troops will be drilled and emerge
as a more disciplined, unified fighting force.
Visit
The Park: Valley Forge National Historical Park |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
|
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/timeline_13.gif)
|
February 1778
As a result of the patriot victory at Saratoga and American
diplomatic efforts, France allies itself with the new American
government. French financial and military aid will prove critical
in winning the war. The Continental Army will learn of the French
Alliance in May.
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
|
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/about_the_rev/timeline_14.gif)
|
May - December, 1778
With barely 150 men, Virginian George Rogers Clark captures
several British posts in the Ohio Territory (present-day Illinois
and Indiana) and convinces French-speaking inhabitants of Kaskaskia
and Cahokia to support the patriot side. Although Indians will
continue to oppose white settlement for three decades, Clark's
exploits pave the way for the expansion of the U.S. north of
the Ohio River.
Visit The Park: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park |
<
previous | next
>
|
|
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081003203457im_/http://www.nps.gov/revwar/images/spacer.gif) |
|