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British Troops Occupy Boston
British troops land in Boston to enforce the Townshend duties. -
Committees of Correspondence Established
Committees of Correspondence are established troughout the colonies to coordinate Amerocan reponse to British colonial policy. -
America declares its independance
Adopted by the second Continental Congress, make the break with Britain. -
Treaty of Paris Officially Ends the war
Ratifies the independence of the 13 North American States. -
U.S. Constitution Replaces Articles of Confederation
Constitution proposes to replace the much looser central governement operating under the Articles of Confederation.