When did the amercian revolution start and end

The war was offically ended after the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783. Some people think the revolution actally started on 1763 when the British defeated the France in the French and Indian war, and some people would say that it is still going on Today.

Major Events of the Revoulotion

Congress appointed George Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. At first, the revolution did not go well for the patriots. In August 1776, the British forced Washington to retreat at the Battle of Long Island. The British victory meant that they gained control of New York City. In late 1776 and early 1777, however, Washington reversed a string of losses when he won the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Princeton.

Major Events of the Revoulotion

In early 1775,the British General (Thomas Gage) learned that the colonists had stored a large amount of military supplies at Concord, Massachusetts, about 20 miles from Boston. He also wanted to arrest two leaders of the patriots, people also wanted independence from England. British troops and colonial soldiers clashed at Lexington an then again at Concord on April 19. These battles started the American Revolution.

Amercian Revolution/ Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on 1706-1790. As a young man he settled in Philadelphia. He was an inventor, scientist, publisher, philosopher, postmaster general, diplomat, and political leader. He served on the committee of Congress to write the Declaration of Independence, and he was also a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

Amercian Revolution/ George Washington

Let me tell you a little bit about George Washington. George Washington was born in 1732 in Virginia and died in 1799,Before he died he accomplished a lot of things. Let my tell you what those things are, One thing is that he was the head chief of the Continental Army during the Revolution. He had military experience. As a young man, he had served in the French and Indian War. In 1789, he was elected the first president of the United States.