Events Leading to the American Independence

By mnorie

  • Boston Massacre

    A deadly riot between patriots and British loyalists.

  • Boston Tea Party

    American political protest by the Sons of Liberty over the British imposed tax on tea.

  • 1st Continental Congress

    Meeting of the colonies delegates due to the measures imposed by the British over Americans resistance to the new taxes.

  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The first military engagements of the American Revolution War.

  • Declaration of Independence

    The signing of the United States declaration of independence from Great Britain.

  • Battle of Saratoga

    The Battle of Saratoga marks the decisive of the Americans over the British government.

  • Battle of Yorktown

    Marks the last major battle of the American Revolution.

  • Treaty of Paris

    The treaty ended the American Revolution War between Great Britain and recognized the United States as an independent nation.