Revolutionary War
He served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later became the first U.S. President.
Who was George Washington?
This 1773 protest in Massachusetts involved colonists dumping 342 chests of tea into the harbor to protest British taxes.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
This October 1777 battle in New York is widely considered the major turning point of the war because it convinced France to officially ally with the Americans.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
Before he became America's most famous traitor, this general was a brilliant tactical hero for the Patriots at the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga and the Battle of Saratoga.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
This 1783 treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War, requiring Great Britain to recognize the independence of the United States.
What was the Treaty of Paris?