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Thomas Jefferson
The DOL written in June 1776. Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence. -
Battles of Trent and New Jersey
Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War. Took place on the day of December 26 1776 in New Jersey. -
American and British
The Battles of Saratoga marked the climax of the Saratoga, giving a victory to the Americans over the British in the American Revolutionary War. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual was an agreement with the 13 original states that served as its first constitution. -
Howe captures Philadelphia
Howe was the campaign to capture Philadelphia for having captured New York in 1776. He took Philadelphia in September 1777 and led the bombardment of Fort Mifflin. -
State Constitutions
A modeled federal Constitution, they outlined the structure of the state government and establish a bill of rights, an executive branch headed by a governor. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the third of eight winter encampments for the Continental Army's main body. General George Washington, during the American Revolutionary War. -
Congress prohibits
Congress enacted a law to prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the third of eight winter encampments for the Continental Army's main body commanded by General George Washington, during the American Revolutionary War. -
John Paul Jones & Serapis
John Paul was America's greatest Revolutionary naval commander and founder of America's naval tradition. -
British forces capture Charles Town
British forces under Earl Charles Cornwallis crossed over the Ashley River about 14 miles northwest of Charleston British forces began digging siege lines across the neck of the Charleston peninsula. -
British surrender at Yorktown
The Siege of Yorktown also known as the Battle of Yorktown or the German Battle. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed in Paris by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America.
