The American Revolution

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land, and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation.

As New Englanders work to force the British Army from Boston, Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.

As New Englanders work to force the British Army from Boston, Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.

British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City.

After beating General Washington in battle, General Howe takes Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee the city.

After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters.

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters.

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land, and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation.

As New Englanders work to force the British Army from Boston, Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.

British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City.

After beating General Washington in battle, General Howe takes Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee the city.

After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters.

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.