1776-1876

declaration of independance

Jul 4, 1776

Americans gained their independence from Great Britain

Treaty of Paris

Aug 11, 1783

ended the war against Great Britain, Aamericans can now celebrate their independence

civil war

Aug 11, 1865

helped end slavery

centenial

Jul 4, 1876

nation birthday, US has been independent for 100 years. The population of the US was 46 million