March 22, 1765: British Parliament Passes the Stamp Act On this day in 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act as a means to pay for British troops on the American frontier and Britain’s debts after the French and Indian War. Colonists violently protested the measure. The law touched off a decade-long dispute over British authority in America.Explore the timeline of the American Revolution, then test your knowledge with Liberty’s “The Road to Revolution” game and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty!Images: Newspaper Posting of Stamp Act (Library of Congress) & Proof Sheet of 1d Stamp Duties for Newspapers, 1765 (Library of Congress/The British Library).
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March 22, 1765: British Parliament Passes the Stamp Act On this day in 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act as a means to pay for British troops on the American frontier and Britain’s debts after the French and Indian War. Colonists violently protested the measure. The law touched off a decade-long dispute over British authority in America.Explore the timeline of the American Revolution, then test your knowledge with Liberty’s “The Road to Revolution” game and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty!Images: Newspaper Posting of Stamp Act (Library of Congress) & Proof Sheet of 1d Stamp Duties for Newspapers, 1765 (Library of Congress/The British Library).
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March 22, 1765: British Parliament Passes the Stamp Act

On this day in 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act as a means to pay for British troops on the American frontier and Britain’s debts after the French and Indian War. Colonists violently protested the measure. The law touched off a decade-long dispute over British authority in America.

Explore the timeline of the American Revolution, then test your knowledge with Liberty’s “The Road to Revolution” game and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty!

Images: Newspaper Posting of Stamp Act (Library of Congress) & Proof Sheet of 1d Stamp Duties for Newspapers, 1765 (Library of Congress/The British Library).

November 15, 1777: Articles of Confederation Are Adopted On this day in 1777, after 16 months of debate, the First Continental Congress agreed to adopt the Articles of Confederation. Maryland was the last of the 13 states to ratify the agreement, consenting on March 1, 1781. The Articles of Confederation provided for only a loose federation of American states and proved to be inadequate for the task of government. Less than five years after ratification, Americans leaders decided to peacefully overthrow the Articles of Confederation. The Articles of Confederation marked a significant American advancement during the transformation of the American Revolution, from America’s rule under a sovereign king to becoming sovereign people. Explore Liberty: The American Revolution timeline, which details this historic change in government. Photo: Library of Congress
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November 15, 1777: Articles of Confederation Are Adopted

On this day in 1777, after 16 months of debate, the First Continental Congress agreed to adopt the Articles of Confederation. Maryland was the last of the 13 states to ratify the agreement, consenting on March 1, 1781.

The Articles of Confederation provided for only a loose federation of American states and proved to be inadequate for the task of government. Less than five years after ratification, Americans leaders decided to peacefully overthrow the Articles of Confederation.

The Articles of Confederation marked a significant American advancement during the transformation of the American Revolution, from America’s rule under a sovereign king to becoming sovereign people. Explore Liberty: The American Revolution timeline, which details this historic change in government.

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October 19, 1781: British Army Surrenders at the Battle of Yorktown On this day in 1781, the joint forces of the American Continental and French troops defeated the British at the Battle of Yorktown in Yorktown, Virginia.  The surrender of the British Army by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis marked a key victory for the Continental Army, led by General George Washington.  The Battle of Yorktown was the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War in within the American colonies. Peace negotiations began in 1782, and the Treaty of Paris, which recognized the United States as a free and independent nation, was signed the following year. Check out this Liberty! The American Revolution “Yorktown Is Won!” mock newspaper article to experience first-hand the excitement and uncertainty of the American Revolution as it happened.  Photo: Library of Congress
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October 19, 1781: British Army Surrenders at the Battle of Yorktown

On this day in 1781, the joint forces of the American Continental and French troops defeated the British at the Battle of Yorktown in Yorktown, Virginia. 

The surrender of the British Army by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis marked a key victory for the Continental Army, led by General George Washington. 

The Battle of Yorktown was the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War in within the American colonies. Peace negotiations began in 1782, and the Treaty of Paris, which recognized the United States as a free and independent nation, was signed the following year.

Check out this Liberty! The American Revolution “Yorktown Is Won!” mock newspaper article to experience first-hand the excitement and uncertainty of the American Revolution as it happened. 

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Sept. 3, 1783: Treaty of Paris Ends the Revolutionary War On this day in 1783, the Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Watch these Antiques Roadshow clips to see how much this Revolutionary War canteen and sword are worth today. Image: Benjamin West painting titled “American Commissioners of the Preliminary Peace Agreement with Great Britain” also sometimes referred to as “Treaty of Paris” (unfinished painting — from left to right) John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and William Temple Franklin. The British commissioners refused to pose, and the picture was never finished.
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Sept. 3, 1783: Treaty of Paris Ends the Revolutionary War

On this day in 1783, the Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

Watch these Antiques Roadshow clips to see how much this Revolutionary War canteen and sword are worth today.

Image: Benjamin West painting titled “American Commissioners of the Preliminary Peace Agreement with Great Britain” also sometimes referred to as “Treaty of Paris” (unfinished painting — from left to right) John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and William Temple Franklin. The British commissioners refused to pose, and the picture was never finished.

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June 15, 1775: George Washington Made Commander in Chief of the Continental Army On this day in 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. John Hancock had expected to be nominated but was disappointed when his fellow Massachusetts delegate, John Adams, suggested George Washington instead as a commander around whom all the colonies might unite. The forces from several colonies that were gathered in Cambridge and Boston become the founding core of that army. Explore our timeline of Washington’s early military career. Image: Library of Congress
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June 15, 1775: George Washington Made Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

On this day in 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.

John Hancock had expected to be nominated but was disappointed when his fellow Massachusetts delegate, John Adams, suggested George Washington instead as a commander around whom all the colonies might unite.

The forces from several colonies that were gathered in Cambridge and Boston become the founding core of that army.

Explore our timeline of Washington’s early military career.

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FEBRUARY 22, 1732: GEORGE WASHINGTON IS BORN 280 years ago today, George Washington, commander-in-chief in the Revolutionary War and the first president of the United States, was born. Explore a timeline of George Washington’s life, broken out into four parts: his personal life, his early military career, the Revolutionary War, and the presidency.
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FEBRUARY 22, 1732: GEORGE WASHINGTON IS BORN

280 years ago today, George Washington, commander-in-chief in the Revolutionary War and the first president of the United States, was born.

Explore a timeline of George Washington’s life, broken out into four parts: his personal life, his early military career, the Revolutionary War, and the presidency.

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