The American Revolution was a political upheaval that took place between 1765 and 1783 during which colonists in the Thirteen American Colonies rejected the British monarchy and aristocracy, overthrew the authority of Great Britain, and founded the United source
The American Revolution was a political upheaval that took place between 1765 and 1783 during which colonists in the Thirteen American Colonies rejected the British monarchy and aristocracy, overthrew the authority of Great Britain, and founded the United
Among the significant results of the revolution was the creation of a new Constitution of the United States. source
Among the significant results of the revolution was the creation of a new Constitution of the United States.
American Revolution :The colonists wanted to be independent because they were tired of the British authorities raising taxes on the colonies source
American Revolution :The colonists wanted to be independent because they were tired of the British authorities raising taxes on the colonies
The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also referred to as the American War of Independence source
The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also referred to as the American War of Independence
The Revolutionary War in the United States, was an armed conflict between the British Empire and thirteen of its North American colonies, source
The Revolutionary War in the United States, was an armed conflict between the British Empire and thirteen of its North American colonies,
The Continental Congress appointed George Washington to take command of the militia. Later, he was appointed as commander-in-chief of the newly formed Continental Army, as well as coordinating state militia units. source
The Continental Congress appointed George Washington to take command of the militia. Later, he was appointed as commander-in-chief of the newly formed Continental Army, as well as coordinating state militia units.
rance played a key role in the American Revolutionary War (American War of Independence; 1775–1783). source
rance played a key role in the American Revolutionary War (American War of Independence; 1775–1783).
From the spring of 1776, France and Spain had informally been involved in the American Revolutionary War. source
From the spring of 1776, France and Spain had informally been involved in the American Revolutionary War.
The Treaty of Paris, signed in Paris by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America on September 3, 1783, ended the American Revolutionary War. source
The Treaty of Paris, signed in Paris by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America on September 3, 1783, ended the American Revolutionary War.
On June 11.1776 ; The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston to the Committee of Five to draft a declaration of independence. source
On June 11.1776 ; The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston to the Committee of Five to draft a declaration of independence.
On June 12.1775 ; American Revolution: British general Thomas Gage declares martial law in Massachusetts. The British offer a pardon to all colonists who lay down their arms. There would be only two exceptions to the amnesty: Samuel Adams and John Hancock source
On June 12.1775 ; American Revolution: British general Thomas Gage declares martial law in Massachusetts. The British offer a pardon to all colonists who lay down their arms. There would be only two exceptions to the amnesty: Samuel Adams and John Hancock
On July 27. 1778 ; American Revolution: First Battle of Ushant: British and French fleets fight to a standoff. source
On July 27. 1778 ; American Revolution: First Battle of Ushant: British and French fleets fight to a standoff.
On August 21.1778 ; American Revolutionary War: British forces begin besieging the French outpost at Pondichéry. source
On August 21.1778 ; American Revolutionary War: British forces begin besieging the French outpost at Pondichéry.
On September 22.1776 ; Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during American Revolution. source
On September 22.1776 ; Nathan Hale is hanged for spying during American Revolution.
On September 23.1780 ; American Revolution: British Major John André is arrested as a spy by American soldiers exposing Benedict Arnold's change of sides. source
On September 23.1780 ; American Revolution: British Major John André is arrested as a spy by American soldiers exposing Benedict Arnold's change of sides.
On September 26.1777 ; American Revolution: British troops occupy Philadelphia. source
On September 26.1777 ; American Revolution: British troops occupy Philadelphia.