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The Stamp Act was a law passed by the British Parliament that imposed a tax on the colonies, requiring all legal documents, newspapers, and other paper products to carry a tax stamp. It sparked widespread protest among the colonists and was a significant precursor to the revolution.

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The Boston Massacre occurred when British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonists, killing five men. This event fueled resentment towards British rule and was used as a rallying point for colonial resistance.

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In response to the Tea Act, which granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies, a group of colonists threw an entire shipment of tea into Boston Harbor as an act of defiance.

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The Intolerable Acts were a series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party. These laws further restricted the freedoms of the colonists and united many against British rule.

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April 1775: Battles of Lexington and Concord

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April 1775: Battles of Lexington and Concord

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The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The conflicts marked the beginning of the open armed conflict between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies.

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The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the early and significant battles of the American Revolution. Although the British secured a tactical victory, it proved that the colonial forces could stand up to the British Army.

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The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. This document declared the thirteen American colonies as independent states, free from British rule.

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The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution. The American victory convinced France to enter the war as an ally to the colonies, providing critical military support.

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The Siege of Yorktown culminated in the surrender of British General Cornwallis to American and French forces. This event effectively ended major military operations in the war.

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The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, officially ending the American Revolutionary War. The treaty recognized the sovereignty of the United States and established borders for the new nation.