The American Revolution
Before
1773 - Boston Tea Party protests tax on tea imports
1775 - Armed clashes take place between patriot militia and British forces
After
1777 - British defeat at Saratoga persuades France to support the American rebels
1781 - The British surrender at Yorktown Virginia
1783 - Britain recognises American Independence
1787 - Drafting of the American Constitution begins
1789 - George Washington is elected as the first president of the United States
1790 - The US Constitution is ratified.
The American Revolution by
Traces the history, events and people during the American Revolution through such primary sources as memoirs, letters, contemporary journalism, and official documents.
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