Timeline of the Revolution

By mahiraashh

  • War Breaks Out

    War Breaks Out
    The first shots of the Revolutionary War are fired at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts

  • America Declares Its Independence

    America Declares Its Independence
    The Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress

  • France Enters the War Against Britain

    France Enters the War Against Britain
    As a result of the patriot victory at Saratoga and American diplomatic efforts, France allies itself with the new American government

  • Treaty of Paris Officially Ends the War

    Treaty of Paris Officially Ends the War
    The Treaty of Paris ratifies the indeoendence of the 13 North American states

  • U.S Constitution Replaces Articles of Confederation

    U.S Constitution Replaces Articles of Confederation
    A convention of states in Philadelphia proposes the Constitution to replace the much looser central government operating under the Articles of Confederation (adopted in 1777)