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Jefferson Writes the DOI
The DOI is the declaration of Independence, and is declared independence. Jefferson is actually the primary authour of the document. -
Battles of Trent and New Jersey
This was a very exhausting and cold battle. It was another battle during the revolutionary war, and it lasted for about 10 days. -
American and British Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga took 18 days. It was a battle between the Americans and the Britain's. -
Howe captures Philadelphia
The British army went to Philadelphia and captured them because they were angry and they wanted revenge. -
State Constitutions
A state constitution establishes certain parts of the government for a state and they help with that state. -
Articles of Confederation
This helped with the United States and it's government after they declared independence with Great Britain. -
Congress prohibits enslaved people imported to the US
The congress prohibited enslaved people from the US, they didn't allow this because they were selling them. -
Winter at Valley Forge
George Washington moved his army to their winter quarters at valley forge but they were suffering from hunger and coldness. -
John Paul Jones & Serapis
There was a battle between John Paul Jones & Serapis. They both had ships and were fighting on seas. -
Spain declares war on Great Britain
Spain's leader declared war on Great Britain because he did not agree to a treaty that had to do with the United States. -
British forces capture Charles Town
In 1780, the British forces headed to Charles Town and they captured the Americans. -
British surrender at Yorktown
The British surrendered at Yorktown from the lack of resources. They also needed a new army. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed by King George III and it ended the French and Indian War.