American Revolutionary War

American Revolutionary War events

What was the American Revolution?

A war fought between 1775 and 1783 between Great Britain and its 13 American colonies, which declared independence as the United States of America.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

The document written in 1776 that declared the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain.

Who was George Washington?

He was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later became the first President of the United States.

What was taxation without representation?

The British placed taxes on tea, glass, paper and other goods imported to America.

Who was Paul Revere?

A famous patriot who rode on horseback to warn the colonial militia that the British were coming to Lexington and Concord.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

A protest in 1773 where American colonists disguised as Indians threw chests of tea into the Boston Harbor to protest British taxes.This event symbolized the growing unrest and resistance against British taxation policies.

What was the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

The first battle of the American Revolutionary War, fought in Massachusetts in 1775. This battle marked the onset of armed conflict between Britain and the American colonies, where colonial militia confronted British troops.