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The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament which made the colonists angry as they had no say in it. This event precipitated the Revolutionary War.
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A direct result of the Stamp Act caused by the riots in Boston.
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Colonists protest against the tea act by dumping tea in the Boston Harbor.
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Setup to formally declare resistance against the British.
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A key battle during the revolution that encouraged the colonists to continue to fight.
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Declaration by the Continental Congress that thirteen american colonies are independent from Britain.
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A turning point in the revolution - convinced French to become allies of Americans.
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The French finally become the allies of Patriots - this changed the outcome of the war.
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Signalled the end of the War.
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Formally ended the war.