American Revolution
American Revolution
1765 to 1791
In the 1760's, British Parliament passed several acts to bring the American colonies under more direct British control. The American colonists protested these acts leading to British troops being sent to Boston in 1768. The troops confronted protesters in 1770, killing five people.
The Tea Act of 1773 led to further tension. Colonist, led by the Sons of Liberty, went down to Boston Harbor and threw the tea into the water. The British punished the citizens by closing the harbor and enacted laws removing Massachusetts' priveldge to self-govern.
The thirteen colonies in late 1774 formed the Continental Congress to coordinate their resistance to the British government.
The American Revolutionary War started on April 19, 1775 with the Battle of Lexington. Just over a year later, America declared its indepence from Britian on July 4, 1776.
Americans with the help of French forces fought the British for the next 5 years, eventually pushing the last of the Brisith troops out of Yorktown in 1781. The war officially ended in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
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Boston
One of the oldest cities in the US, the city played a key role in the American Revolution.
New York City
Founded in 1624, it's one of the busiest cities in the world with over 8 million people.
Philadelphia
It’s here that the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence.
Betsy Ross House
Pennsylvania, USA
The home that is believed to be the location where Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag.
Photo by Jim, the Photographer
Carpenter's Historic Hall
Pennsylvania, USA
Constructed in 1770, the hall was the location of the First Continental Congress in 1774.
Photo by Xiquinho Silva
Christ Church
Pennsylvania, USA
From 1754 to 1810, the church's tower and steeple was the tallest structure in what is now the United States.
Photo by Aaron Vowels
Christ Church Burial Ground
Pennsylvania, USA
Visit the resting place of Benjamin Franklin, and his wife, Deborah.
Photo by angela n.
Colonial National Historical Park
Virginia, USA
Explore the site of the battle that ended the American Revolutionary War.
Photo by Ken Lund
Elfreth's Alley
Pennsylvania, USA
Wander this historic street with 32 homes dated between 1703 and 1836.
Photo by Céline Harrand
Federal Hall
New York, USA
It was at this location that George Washington was sworn in as the nation’s first president.
Photo by Wendel Fisher
Granary Burying Ground
Massachusetts, USA
John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams are buried here in the 3rd oldest cemetery in Boston.
Photo by Rusty Clark
Independence Hall
Pennsylvania, USA
The location of both the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
Photo by Xiquinho Silva
Liberty Bell
Pennsylvania, USA
The famous cracked bell symbolizing American independence
Photo by William Warby
Old North Bridge
Massachusetts, USA
Visit the location where the first shots were fired starting the American Revolution in 1775.
Old North Church
Massachusetts, USA
The oldest standing church in Boston, it was used to warn the colonists of the British Army.
Old South Meeting House
Massachusetts, USA
This 1729 meeting house was used to debate the rules and regulations passed by British Parliament.
Photo by Lee Wright
Old State House
Massachusetts, USA
The Declaration of Independence was read here on July 18, 1776.
Photo by Céline Harrand
President's House
Pennsylvania, USA
Home to George Washington and John Adams during their presidencies.
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Massachusetts, USA
A famous battle during the American Revolutionary War in June of 1775.
The Boston Tea Party
Massachusetts, USA
Protesting taxes, the Sons of Liberty threw 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor.
Photo by Scott Edmunds
The Paul Revere House
Massachusetts, USA
Home to the famous silversmith and Midnight Rider who warned citizens that the British were coming.
Benjamin Franklin
Patriot
George Washington
General
Paul Revere
Midnight Rider
