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The Second Phase of the French Revolution is known as the Radical Phase. This phase, which spanned from 1792-1794, was characterized by the use of the guillotine to kill members of the royal family and other members of the French elite or traitors to the Revolution.
1776
Aug. 27 Redcoats defeat the George Washington's army in the Battle of Long Island. Washington's army escapes at night.
Sept. 15 The British occupy New York City
Sept. 16 Generals George Washington, Nathanael Greene, and Israel Putnam triumphantly hold their ground at the Battle of Harlem Heights
Sept. 19 Col. Williamson's patriots attacked by Cherokees at Coweecho River, NC
Oct. 11 Benedict Arnold defeated at the Battle of Valcour Island (Lake Champlain), but delayed British advance
Oct. 28 The Americans retreat from White Plains, New York. British casualties (~300) higher than American (~200).
Nov. 16 The Hessians capture Fort Washington, NY
Nov. 20 Lord Cornwallis captures Fort Lee from Nathanael Greene
Dec. 26 Washington crosses the Delaware and captures Trenton from Hessians
1777
Jan. 3 Washington victorious at Princeton
Jan. 6-May 28 Washington winters in Morristown, NJ
Apr. 27 Benedict Arnold's troops force a British retreat at Ridgefield, Connecticut.
May 20 Treaty of DeWitt's Corner, SC: Cherokees lose most of their land east of the mountains
June 14 Flag Resolution
July 5 St. Clair surrenders Fort Ticonderoga to the British
July 27 Lafayette arrives in Philadelphia
Aug. 6 The Redcoats, with Iroquois support, force the patriots back at Oriskany, NY, but then have to evacuate
Aug. 16 American Militia under General Stark victorious at the Battle of Bennington, VT (actually fought in Walloomsac, New York, several miles to the west)
Aug. 23 British withdraw from Fort Stanwix, NY, upon hearing of Benedict Arnold's approach
Aug. 25 British General Howe lands at Head of Elk, Maryland
Sept. 11 The British win the Battle of Brandywine, Pennsylvania
Sept. 16 Rain-out at the Battle of the Clouds, Pennsylvania
Sept. 19 Burgoyne checked by Americans under Gates at Freeman's Farm, NY. This is part of the "Battles of Saratoga."
Sept. 21 Paoli Massacre, PA
Sept. 26 British under Howe occupy Philadelphia
Oct. 4 Americans driven off at the Battle of Germantown
Oct. 7 Burgoyne loses second battle of Freeman's Farm, NY (at Bemis Heights). This is part of the "Battles of Saratoga."
Oct. 17 Burgoyne surrenders to American General Gates at Saratoga, NY
Oct. 22 Hessian attack on Fort Mercer, NJ repulsed
Nov. 16 British capture Fort Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Dec. 5-7 Americans repulse British at Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania
Dec. 19 Washington's army retires to winter quarters at Valley Forge
1778
Feb. 6 The United States and France sign the French Alliance
March 7 British General William Howe replaced by Henry Clinton
May 20 Battle of Barren Hill, Pennsylvania. Lafayette with 500 men and about 50 Oneida Indians successfully evade British attack
June 18 British abandon Philadelphia and return to New York
June 19 Washington's army leaves Valley Forge
June 28 The Battle of Monmouth Court House ends in a draw
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Why was the revolutionary was called the revolutionary war?
because it was a revolution against the king
What is the name of the war that the American Revolution fought?
Revolutionary War
What was the name of the war the us fought the British?
That would be the revolutionary war. That was the war in which the U. S. won it's independence from Great Britain.
How did the Scientific revolution lead to the Revolutionary war?
It Didn't.
Which war did the american colonies fight in to gain their independence?
The American Revolution
what is trhe meaning of revolutionary?
Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution; as, revolutionary war; revolutionary measures; revolutionary agitators., A revolutionist.
Where was the American capital during the American revolution war?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city hosted the Second Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War.
What are facts about Revolutionary War?
The first or second revolutionary war?
What are revolutionary war facts?
The first or second revolutionary war?
Why was the revolutionary was called the revolutionary war?
because it was a revolution against the king
The overthrow of the English government in the colonies?
revolutionary war (American Revolution).
What was the war in which the US won its independence from Great Britain?
The Revolutionary War, also known as the American Revolution (1775-1783)
Revolutionary War that starts with a?
American Revolution.
What is the name of the war that the American Revolution fought?
Revolutionary War
What was the name of the war the us fought the British?
That would be the revolutionary war. That was the war in which the U. S. won it's independence from Great Britain.
What war was no taxation without representation from?
The American Revolution or the Revolutionary War.
Is it the American revolution or the Revolutionary War?
It doesn't matter. It is commonly used "the revolutionary war" but either way is fine.
