American revolution

American Revolution

  • Battle of Lexington

    Battle of Lexington
    The first Battle of the Revolutionary War.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense
    A 47 page pamphlet that was distributed in Philadelphia in January 1776 by Thomas Paine.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. This act broke all ties with the British crown. The United States was born.
  • Battle for Long Island

    Battle for Long Island
    The battle took place in the southwest portion of Long Island, New York. This area is called Brooklyn today and the battle is often referred to as the Battle of Brooklyn.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton
    The Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War which took place on the morning, in Trenton, New Jersey.