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The American Revolution, also known as the revolutionary war, was one of the most significant events in American history. Without it, the United States of America may not have come into existence. Read on and learn why it happened, and learn about key events of the revolution. Also check out our links to other sites on the American Revolution.
Timeline of Events |
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| The following time line shows major events of the American Revolution. Click on any of the events for more detail. | |
| French and Indian War | Quest for Independence | Lack of Government Representation | The Stamp Act | The Townsend Act | The Boston Massacre | The Gaspee Incident | The Tea Act | The Intolerable Acts | |
| 1756-1763 | 1764- | 1765 | 1767 | 1770 | 1772 | 1773 | 1774 | ||
| Taxation | Townsend Act is repealed | The Boston Tea Party | First Continental Congress | ||||||
| France enters the war | Battle of Savannah | Battle of Charleston | Battle of King's Mountain | Battle of Cowpens | Battle of Eutaw Springs | Articles of Confederation | Treaty of Paris ratified ending the war | Constitutional Convention | George Washington elected first President of United States |
| 1778 | 1779 | 1780 | 1781 | 1782 | 1783 | 1787 | 1789 | ||
| Battle of Monmouth | Spain enters the war | Battle of Camden | Battle of Guilford | Battle of Yorktown | Treaty of Paris signed | ||||
Books about the American Revolution |
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| Books on the American Revolution |
Other links on the American Revolution |
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