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The document adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, announcing the colonies' separation from Great Britain.

Author of 'Common Sense' and 'The American Crisis' which had a profound influence on public opinion and the morale of the troops during the Revolution.

Founding Father who helped draft the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and was vital in securing French support for the American Revolution.

The legislative body that governed the United States during the American Revolution and implemented the Declaration of Independence.

The site of the Continental Army's winter camp (1777-1778), where George Washington's troops faced hardship but were trained into a more effective force.

The first battles of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, they were the initial conflicts between British soldiers and colonial minutemen.

An organization of American colonists that was created to protect the rights of the colonists and to fight taxation by the British government.

A 1765 act by the British Parliament that imposed a direct tax on the colonies for stamped paper and was widely opposed by colonists.

The first 'constitution' of the United States, ratified in 1781, which created a loose confederation of states with a weak central government.

Founding Father, first Vice President, and second President of the United States. He was a key figure in the Continental Congress and an advocate for independence.

The 1781 siege and subsequent surrender by British General Cornwallis to American and French forces, effectively ending major operations in the Revolutionary War.

Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the first President of the United States. His leadership was crucial to the nascent country's success.

A famous event where Paul Revere and other riders warned the colonial militia of the approaching British forces before the battles of Lexington and Concord.

A Founding Father, chief of staff to General Washington, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and author of a large portion of the Federalist Papers.

A major battle of the American Revolution that led to the surrender of British troops in 1777 and secured French support for the American cause.

A series of 85 essays written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay under the name 'Publius' to support ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

The first major battle of the American Revolution, fought on June 17, 1775, demonstrating that colonial forces could stand up to the British army.

French nobleman and military officer who fought for the United States in the American Revolutionary War, providing tactical leadership and securing vital French reinforcements.

The agreement that officially ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing U.S. independence and granting territory to the new nation.