America Secedes from the Empire

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Dec 10, 1775

This event is significant because it was one of the first militia based battles of the revolutionary war. These battles were the first to drive Boston toward a cause for revolution . It started revolutionary approach.

King George proclaims colonies in rebellion

Dec 10, 1775

This is significant in history primarily because without the King declaring a rebellion from the colonies, there would be no necessity for war or need for the declaration of independence. It was this decleration as well as the denial of the Olive branch petition that lead to the revolutionary war.

The Second Continental Congress

Dec 10, 1775

The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that started meeting in Philadelphia. This is significant in history primarily because it was this congress that sent the olive branch petition to King george. Once the petition was denied, it was also this congresses idea to declare independence. Without this congress America would not be seperated from great Britain. It was also the Second Continental Congress that led to colonial unity.

Declaration of Independence

Dec 10, 1776

This event in history is extremely significant because it was this declaration that seperated America from great Britain. This decleration influenced the colonies and citizens to choose sides if either loyalist or patriots. And prepare to fight for freedom.

French-American Alliance

Dec 10, 1778

This is significant in history because without the French assistaning the colonies in war America would still be in controled by great britain.

Treaty of Paris

Dec 10, 1783

Treaty signed by Great Britain, France, and Spain terminating the Seven Years War. This event is significant because the breaking of the treaty leads to one of the most memorable events in history. The Revolutionary War.