Category: American Revolution
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Declaration of Independence Signed
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July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.
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“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death”
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March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death speech.”
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Treaty of Paris
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January 14, 1784, the United States Congress of the Confederation ratified the Treaty of Paris.
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Burgoyne Surrenders
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October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered after the Second Battle of Saratoga.
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British Occupy Philadelphia
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September 25, 1777, Philadelphia was occupied by British troops during the American Revolution.