1775-1783

By raquepan@delawarecityschools.net

  • The Second Continental Congress beings meeting in Philadelphia, PA

  • Thomas Paine's booklet "Common Sense" is published, encouraging many colonists to want independence.

    Thomas Paine's booklet "Common Sense" is published, encouraging many colonists to want independence.
    Thomas Paine's booklet "Common Sense" is published, encouraging many colonists to want independence.

  • The Declaratio of Independence is signed by 56 delegates and officially separates the colonies from Great Britian