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Declaration of independence
This declaration declared independence from Great Britan -
Battle of Long Island
The battle took place in the southwest portion of Long Island, New York. This area is called Brooklyn today and the battle is often referred to as the Battle of Brooklyn. The battle took place early in the Revolutionary War on August 27, 1776. -
Nathan Hale is caught and executed
Nathan Hale was hanged by the British for being a rebel spy. According to legend, Hale said,“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” -
Crossing the Delaware
It was the first move in a surprise attack organized by the Continental congress. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle gave a decisive victory to the Americans over the British in the American Revolutionary War. -
Articles of Confederation are created
The articles were America's first constitution. -
Franco-American alliance
The Franco-American alliance was the 1778 alliance between the Kingdom of France and the United States -
Articles of Confederation are ratified
It served as its first constitution -
Siege of Yorktown
Last Major Battle of the Revolutionary War. British General Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, Virginia. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, signed in Paris by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America on September 3, 1783, ended the American Revolutionary War.
