Americanrevolutionarywar

Historical Literature

  • Jamestown

    The first permanent American colony is established.
  • John Winthrop

    We must consider that we shall be as a City on a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us.
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    Enlightenment

    Burst of intellectual energy taking place in Europe.
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    The French and Indian War

    The French ally with the the Natives to drive out the Brithish from North America.
  • Patrick Henry

    "I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give liberty, or give me death!" - Patrick Henry at the second Verginia Convention.
  • Declaration of Independence

    The colonies declared themselves to be free and independent. They the fought and defeated on of the greatest military powers on earth to turn their declaration into reality.
  • USA is Born

    The constitution is approved and the United States of America becomes an independent country.