timeline of the revolution

By emmy_gl28
  • British Troops Occupy Boston

    British Troops Occupy Boston

    British troops land in Boston to enforce the Townshend duties and clamp down on local radicals.
  • Committees of Correspondence Established

    Committees of Correspondence Established

    Created throughout the colonies to coordinate American response to British colonial policy. It's a very important for the national identity among Americans.
  • War Breaks Out

    War Breaks Out

    These are the beginnings of the Continental Army.
  • America Declares Its Independence

    America Declares Its Independence

    The declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. American's primary allegiance is to their states, nationalism will grow slowly.
  • France enters the War Against Britain

    France enters the War Against Britain

    France allies itself with the new American government as a result of the patriot victory at Saratoga and American diplomatic efforts.