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Sunday, March 8, 2026

Collection of facts about the American Revolutionary War

This post is a collection of facts about the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). There are 14 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Thirteen Colonies vs. Great Britain
• Stamp Act and Townshend Acts increased tensions
• Boson Massacre in 1770
• Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775
• George Washington appointed commander-in-chief of Continental Army
• United States Declaration of Independence adopted on July 4th, 1776
• Britain captures New York City in 1776
• Washington crosses the Delaware River in 1776
• Continental Congress fled to Baltimore in 1777
• France signs Treaty of Alliance with the U.S. in 1778
• U.S. conducts Sullivan Expedition against Iroquois in 1779
• Spain allies with France in 1779
• Siege of Yorktown in 1781 led to negotiations
• Britain recognizes U.S. independence in Treaty of Paris
• Treaties of Versailles ends British conflict with France and Spain