The second phase of the Revolution was Revolutionary War?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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