Revolutionary war

The American Revolutionary War

  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War lasts from 1754 to 1763
  • The Sugar Act

  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act

  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    A group of British Soildiers open fire on a group of Bostonians
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

  • The 1st Continental Congress Meets

  • "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"

    Patrick Henry gives his famous speech
  • Paul Revere's Ride

    Paul Revere's Ride

  • The Shot Heard 'Round the World

  • The 2nd Continental Congress Meets in Philadelphia

  • George Washingston named Commander in Chief

    George Washingston named Commander in Chief

  • "Common Sense" is Published

    "Common Sense" is Published

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

  • Alliance with France

    The US and France sign the French Alliance
  • Charleston is Captured

    Charleston is Captured

    Occured in our very own state, South Carolina
  • Ninety Six, SC

    Ninety Six, SC

    The British hold off Americans at Star Fort in Ninety SIx, SC
  • Cornwallis Surrounded

    Cornwallis is surrounded by French and Americans by land and sea. He surrenders at Yorktown, VA.
  • Articles of Peace

    The British and Americans sign preliminary Articles of Peace
  • Ratification of Prelim. Peace Treaty

    Congress ratifies the preliminary peace treaty
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    The United States and Great Britian sign the Treaty of Paris
  • US Constitution Signed

    US Constitution Signed

  • Constitution Adopted

    The US Contitution is adopted after NH ratifies it