Category: American Revolution

  • Declaration of Independence Signed

    Declaration of Independence Signed

    July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.

  • “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death”

    “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death”

    March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death speech.”

  • Stamp Act Passed

    Stamp Act Passed

    March 22, 1765, the Stamp Act was passed.

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    January 14, 1784, the United States Congress of the Confederation ratified the Treaty of Paris.

  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    January 10th, 1776, Thomas Paine published his infamous pamphlet, Common Sense.

  • Cornwallis Surrenders

    Cornwallis Surrenders

    October 19, 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.

  • Burgoyne Surrenders

    Burgoyne Surrenders

    October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered after the Second Battle of Saratoga.

  • British Occupy Philadelphia

    British Occupy Philadelphia

    September 25, 1777, Philadelphia was occupied by British troops during the American Revolution.

  • Nathan Hale Hanged

    Nathan Hale Hanged

    September 22, 1776, American soldier Nathan Hale was executed by hanging.