Revolution of the usa

  • British Troops Occupy Boston

    British troops land in Boston to enforce the Townshend duties.
  • War Breaks Out

    The first shots of the Revolutionary War are fired at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts.
  • America Declares Its Independence

    The Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
  • France Enters the War Against Britain

    As a result of the patriot victory at Saratoga and American diplomatic efforts, France allies itself with the new American government.
  • Treaty of Paris Officially Ends the War

    The Treaty of Paris ratifies the independence of the 13 North American states