The American Revolution

By panzer919
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    British soldiers in Boston fire at a mob of colonists, killing five of them. This became known as the Boston Massacre.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    A group of angry colonists stage a protest known as the Boston Tea Party.
  • The First Continental Congress

    The First Continental Congress

    Representatives from the colonies meet at the first Continental Congress.
  • The Revolution Begins

    The Revolution Begins

    Fighting starts when British troops on their way to Lexington and Concord exchange shots with Colonial militias.
  • America Declares Independence

    America Declares Independence

    American leaders sign the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
  • "Common Sense"

    "Common Sense"

    Thomas Paine publishes "Common Sense", which offers many arguments for Independence.
  • The Battle At Trenton

    The Battle At Trenton

    After crossing the Delaware on Christmas Day, George Washington and his American troops took the Hessians by surprise, leading to an American victory at Trenton, which boosted the morale of the troops.
  • The Battle of Saratoga

    The Battle of Saratoga

    An American victory at Saratoga turns the tide of the war.
  • A Hard Winter

    A Hard Winter

    George Washington moves the Continental Army to Valley Forge, where the troops suffer a long and hard winter.
  • Surrender At Yorktown

    Surrender At Yorktown

    American and French forces surround British troops at Yorktown. Backed into a corner, the British surrender.
  • Allies

    Allies

    France and America form an alliance.
  • The Making of the Constitution

    The Making of the Constitution

    Delegates from the States meet to write a constitution.