George Washington Biography and Timeline

Birth of George Washington

Birth of George Washington

Constitution of USA

The Declaration of Rights & Grievances is adopted by the Continental Congress

Declaration of Rights

The Declaration of Rights & Grievances is adopted by the Continental Congress

Declaration of Fairfax Resolves

Threatens to stop all Colonial exports to Britain. Signs a measure barring the importation of slaves

President of USA

Appointed Commander of the Army

President of United States of America

Appointed Commander of the Army

Battle of Bunker Hill

Commander in Chief during the Battle of Bunker Hill

Role range: 1775-1783

Commander of Continental Forces

Appointed Commander of the Continental forces

Role range: 1775-1783

Reform of Armed Forces

Begins transforming the army while maintaining the Siege of Boston

Role range: 1775-1783

Commander in Chief

Appointed Commander in Chief

Commander of Continental Forces

Appointed Commander of the Continental forces

Battle of White Plains

The British forces inflict heavy casualties on Washingtons army

Role range: 1775-1783

Siege of Trenton

Crosses the Delaware River to attack the British garrison at Trenton, New Jersey

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Trenton

Inflicts a major defeat on the British. Crosses the Delaware & wins a victory which turns the tide of the war

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Long Island

Defeated at Long Island, forced to evacuate New York & retire to Pennsylvania

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Trenton

Re-crosses the Delaware, New Jersey

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Princeton

After the battle, Cornwallis abandons many of his posts in New Jersey, and orders his army to retreat to New Brunswick.

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Princeton

Defeats the British, New Jersey.

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Princeton

The Battle at Princeton cost the British some 276 men killed, wounded or captured and greatly boosted the morale of the Continental troops, leading 8,000 new recruits to join the Continental Army.

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Princeton

Washington reforms his army, and then splits it into two parts-the smaller left wing under General Nathaniel Greene and the larger right wing under General John Sullivan.

Role range: 1775-1783

Continental Army

The Battle at Princeton cost the British some 276 men killed, wounded or captured and greatly boosted the morale of the Continental troops, leading 8,000 new recruits to join the Continental Army

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Brandywine Creek

Howe forces George Washington back towards Philadelphia

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Paoli

Washington is left with dictatorial powers. British victory forcing the evacuation of Philadelphia. A British victory which forces Congress to move from Philadelphia to York

Role range: 1775-1783

Siege of Philadelphia

British victory forcing the evacuation of Philadelphia

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Germantown

General William Howe defeats Washington & occupies Philadelphia

Role range: 1775-1783

Rebellion of Rebels in Morristown

Suppresses a possible mutiny at a winter camp near Morristown after series of defeats

Role range: 1775-1783

Congress of National

The National Congress renames itself "The United States in Congress Assembled"

Role range: 1775-1783

Constitution of USA

The National Congress renames itself "The United States in Congress Assembled"

Role range: 1775-1783

Independence of United States of America

The National Congress renames itself "The United States in Congress Assembled"

Role range: 1775-1783

Result of Surrender of Cornwallis's Army at Yorktown

The capitulation at Yorktown ends major combat and confirms the collapse of Britain's southern campaign.

Role range: 1775-1783

Surrender of Cornwallis's Army at Yorktown

Lord Cornwallis surrenders with 7,000 men marking the end of fighting in the war

Role range: 1775-1783

Constitution of USA

The Articles of Confederation give Congress minimum powers over individual states. Attempts are made to avoid over centralization after independence

Role range: 1775-1783

Unification

The Articles of Confederation give Congress minimum powers over individual states

Role range: 1775-1783

Battle of Yorktown

Yorktown, Virginia, surrenders to Washington & the French fleet

Role range: 1775-1783

Reform of State Symbols

Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States

Peace

Congress formally proclaims end to War against Britain

Role range: 1775-1783

Resignation of George Washington

Resigns as Commander in Chief

Role range: 1775-1783

Peace Treaty

The US Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris

Role range: 1775-1783

Treaty of Paris

The US Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris

Role range: 1775-1783

Articles of Confederarion

Attends a Federal Convention producing the Articles of Confederation

Role range: 1786-1786