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Great Britain gained massive amounts of land from this war, but disputes over settlement of the West and paying the war's expenses led to colonial discontent, and ultimately to the American Revolution.
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These battles were the first battles of the Revolutionary War.
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The Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. This recognized America's independence from Great Britain
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This battle is considered the turning point of the war as it renewed American morale and helped convince other countries that America could win the war. It lasted from Sep 19, 1777 to Oct 17, 1777.
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The Articles of Confederation was the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States.
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The Battle of Yorktown started on Sep 28, 1781 and ended on Oct 19, 1781. General Cornwallis surrendered after being surrounded by George Washington's army. This battle was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.
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This treaty ended the Revolutionary War, acknowledged America's independence, and destroyed the presence of Great Britain in America.
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The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation as the document that outlined the structure of the American government.
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George Washington was elected the first president of the United States. His presidency lasted from April 30, 1789 to March 4, 1797.
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The Bill of Rights spelled out Americans' rights in relation to the government.
