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Jefferson write the DOI
In June of 1776 Thomas Jefferson. ( Jefferson ) draft of the Declaration of Independence included 86 changes made later by John Adams. Benjamin Franklin and some of the other members of the committee appointed to draft the document and by Congress. -
Battle at Trent and New Jersey
The Battle at Trent and New Jersey ( Battle of Trenton ). was a small but pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary war. The war took place on December 26,1776 in Trenton New Jersey. -
American and British Battle of Saratoga
The battle of the american battle of saratoga happen in September 19,1777 thru October 17, 1777. During the second year of the American Revolution it included two crucial battles and they fought 18 days apart. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was an agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America. That was served as its first constitution. After much debate by the second continental congress on November 1777, it was sent to the states for ratification. -
States Constitution
The States Constitution was an supreme law in the United States of America. The State Constitution was originally made for seven articles for the national frame of government. -
Howe Captures Philadelphia
In 1777 the British had captures Philadelphia. The British general William Howe had made Philadelphia the seat of the Continental Congress. -
Winter at Valley Forge
The Valley Forge was one of the third of eight winters encampments for the Continental Army's main body. That was commanded by the General George Washington. During the American Revolutionary war in September the congress fled Philadelphia to escape the British capture of the City. -
Congress Prohibits enslaved People Imported to The US
The Congress Prohibits enslaved people in the US was an Federal law that provided that no NEW slaves were able to be imported (sent to) the United States. -
Spain Declares War on Great Britain
In June of 1779 Spain had declared a war on Great Britain, creating a de facto alliance with the Americans. King Charles (Spain's King.) Wouldn't allow treaty of alliance with the United States. -
John Paul Jones and Serapis
John Paul Jones first sailed to America as a cabin boy and lived for a time in Fredericksburg. Later John Paul had served on slave and merchant ships and proved an able seaman. On one of the ships John had killed on of the sailors, after he killed the sailor he had returned to the American Colonies to escape the British prosecution. -
The British Forces Capture Charles Town
The British Forces Capture Charles Town was an major British Victory fight between March and May of 1780. This happened during the American Revolutionary war. -
British Surrender at Yorktown
The British surrender at Yorktown. The British surrender at Yorktown was known for the battle of Yorktown. The battle of Yorktown had virtually ended the military operations in the American Revolution. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed in Paris by the representatives of King George 111 of Great Britain, and the representatives of the United States of America.
