1777 in the United States - Wikipedia
WEBJanuary 15 – Vermont declares its independence from New York, becoming the Vermont Republic, an independent country, a status it retains until it joins the United States as the 14th state in 1791. January 20 – American Revolutionary War: Battle of Millstone, part of the Forage War.
Battle of Saratoga - Definition, Significance & Date | HISTORY
WEBNov 13, 2009 · The Battle of Saratoga occurred in 1777 during the Revolutionary War. It was a decisive victory for the Continental Army and a crucial turning point in the war.
1777 - Wikipedia
WEBJanuary 3 – American Revolutionary War – Battle of Princeton: American general George Washington's army defeats British troops. January 13 – Mission Santa Clara de Asís is founded in what becomes Santa Clara, California.
Battles of Saratoga | Facts, Casualties, & Significance
WEBBattles of Saratoga, in the American Revolution, closely related engagements in autumn 1777. The American victories led the French to recognize the colonies’ independence and to provide them with military assistance.
Historical Events in 1777 - On This Day
WEBHistorical events from year 1777. Learn about 52 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1777 or search by date or keyword.
The Articles of Confederation, 1777 | Gilder Lehrman Institute of ...
WEBA day after appointing a committee to write the Declaration of Independence, the Second Continental Congress named another committee to write the Articles of Confederation. The members worked from June 1776 until November 1777, when they sent a draft to the states for ratification.
Articles of Confederation (1777) | National Archives
WEBOct 23, 2023 · The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777. This document served as the United States' first constitution. It was in force from March 1, 1781, until 1789 when the present-day Constitution went into effect.
The Declaration of Independence: A History | National Archives
WEBMay 14, 2018 · On January 18, 1777, while the Declaration was still in Baltimore, Congress, bolstered by military successes at Trenton and Princeton, ordered the second official printing of the document.
The letter that won the American Revolution - National Geographic
WEBJul 2, 2021 · In 1777, the American colonies were badly losing their fight for independence from Great Britain. The British Army had captured New York City’s crucial port. Expecting further advances, the...
Battle of Brandywine (1777) | Summary | Britannica
WEBBattle of Brandywine, (September 11, 1777), in the American Revolution, engagement near Philadelphia in which the British defeated the Americans but left the Revolutionary army intact.
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