A Complete Guide to the American Revolution

Embark on a journey through the tumultuous events and extraordinary individuals that shaped the American Revolution.

Overview

The American Revolution's enduring legacy lives on in the principles of democracy, individual rights, and freedom that continue to shape nations worldwide. Its impact on law, language, culture, and technology is evident in the modern world.

Stories

Discover the epic stories of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere, whose courage and determination shaped the American Revolution. From the battles of Lexington and Concord to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this historic period is filled with captivating narratives of bravery and sacrifice.

Interactive

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The Chronomancer's Map

April 19, 1775

Battle of Lexington and Concord

July 4, 1776

Declaration of Independence signed

October 17, 1777

Surrender of British General Burgoyne at Saratoga

December 19, 1777

Continental Army enters winter quarters at Valley Forge

September 3, 1783

Treaty of Paris signed, officially ending the American Revolution

June 21, 1788

Constitution of the United States ratified

April 30, 1789

George Washington inaugurated as the first President of the United States

1791

Bill of Rights added to the Constitution

1794

Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania

1803

Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the United States

1812-1815

War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain

1820

Missouri Compromise passed, maintaining the balance between slave and free states

1830

Indian Removal Act signed into law by President Andrew Jackson

1846-1848

Mexican-American War results in the acquisition of the Southwest United States

1857

Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court decision denies citizenship to African Americans

1861-1865

American Civil War fought between the Union and the Confederacy

1863

Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln

1865

Thirteenth Amendment abolishes slavery in the United States

1865

President Abraham Lincoln assassinated by John Wilkes Booth

1869

Transcontinental Railroad completed, connecting the East and West coasts

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