Major American victory; convinced to openly join the war. 1777-78 Valley Forge
Final major battle; French and American forces trapped British General Cornwallis. Treaty of Paris
: Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later the first U.S. President. american revolutionary war
: The Intolerable Acts (1774) , designed to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party , led to the formation of the First Continental Congress .
The revolution was the first successful colonial war for independence in modern history. It established a democratic republic based on a written and Bill of Rights , inspiring similar movements worldwide, such as the French Revolution. Expand map Revolutionary War - Timeline, Facts & Battles | HISTORY Major American victory; convinced to openly join the war
: French aristocrat who provided leadership and tactical aid to the Americans.
: Influenced by Enlightenment ideals, colonists championed liberty, equality, and self-governance. Timeline of Key Events President
Formally ended the war and recognized American independence. Key Figures