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1773
The cargo of tea is thrown into the sea at the Boston post -
1774
Congress in philadelphia and bill of rights -
1775
Attack on Boston
Appointment of George Washington as commander and chief of the colonial army, official declaration of war -
1776
July 4
Proclamation of independence -
1777
In October, the British Army surrenders at Saratoga -
1778
In February, France enters the war supporting the settlers -
1779
Spain enters the war collaborating with the colonists -
1781
Siege of York. British troops under General Charles Cornwallis are surrounded in Virginia -
1782
The Spanish recover Menorca from the English -
1783
On September 3 the Treaty of Paris or Treaty of Versailles is signed between Great Britain and the United States, ending the War of Independence of the United States. -
1787
The Constitution of the United States is signed