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Chirstopher Columbus landed on Plymouth Rock on December 21st or 22nd. The landing of that day is still known as a popular holiday in New England known as "Forefathers Day".
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Sometime around 1765-1766 they started to pass the tea, townshed, and sugar acts. By the end of the year they replled the all the acts but kept the tax on tea. So the people dressed up as indians and threw all the tea into the harbor.
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The first Continental Congress met in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, from September 5, to October 26, 1774. All of the colonies except Georgia sent delegetes. They were elected by the people for the respective colonies.
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The Revolutionary War in America led to the birth of a new nation. The war began on April 18, 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord
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The Battle of Lexington and Concord was made up of two battles. The British troops were send to capture John Handcock and Samuel Adams, although both men were warned before the attack.
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On July 4th the members of the colonies came together to sign a document that became known as the Declaraction of Independance.
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According to Paine, everything constructive and good that if people join together they can accomplish anything.
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The battle of Saratoga was placed on the Hudson River in New York. By the end of the battle the american forced surrender of Burgoyne’s force.
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British general Cornwallis was against French general Lafayette and General George Washington. Cornwallis surrended on October 17, his troops severally outnumbered.
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Ended the United States War for Independence. Giving formal recognition to the U.S.,
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