The American Revolution: A Fight for Independence

The Stamp Act of 1765 was a direct tax imposed by the British Parliament on all paper goods sold in the American colonies.

The Sons of Liberty was a group of American colonists who protested against British rule and advocated for independence.

The Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775 marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

George Washington was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775.

The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain.

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, formally ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States.

The Articles of Confederation, adopted in 1781, established the first government of the United States.

The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 is often considered the turning point of the American Revolution, as it convinced France to enter the war on the side of the Americans.

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, which he drafted in 1776.

The Boston Tea Party in 1773, where American colonists protested against the Tea Act, led to the Boston Massacre.

Thomas Gage was the British general who led the British forces during the early stages of the American Revolution.

The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 marked the end of the American Revolutionary War, leading to the British surrender.

The Constitution of the United States, adopted in 1788, replaced the Articles of Confederation and established the current government of the United States.

The Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 is known for the famous phrase, 'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes', attributed to American commander William Prescott.

George Washington was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797.