Declaration of Independence Signed
July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.
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Category American Revolution
“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death”
March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death speech."
Stamp Act Passed
March 22, 1765, the Stamp Act was passed.
Boston Massacre
March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre.
Treaty of Paris
January 14, 1784, the United States Congress of the Confederation ratified the Treaty of Paris.
Common Sense
January 10th, 1776, Thomas Paine published his infamous pamphlet, Common Sense.
Cornwallis Surrenders
October 19, 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.
Burgoyne Surrenders
October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered after the Second Battle of Saratoga.
British Occupy Philadelphia
September 25, 1777, Philadelphia was occupied by British troops during the American Revolution.
Nathan Hale Hanged
September 22, 1776, American soldier Nathan Hale was executed by hanging.