1765
Colonial Virginia
Williamsburg, the bustling capital of Britain’s largest and wealthiest colony, Virginia, is dominated by wealthy planters, merchants, and artisans, but enslaved Africans perform much of the labor. All are subjects of the British Crown. Tensions rise over the British parliament tax policies, especially the Stamp Act: “No tax without representation!”
1776
Declaration Of Independance
The Continental Congress finalizes the Declaration of Independence. This bold document proclaims separation from Britain and names the new country the United States of America. It is read aloud throughout the colonies, sent to King George III, and disseminated throughout Europe, especially France.
1778
Freezing at Valley Forge
The Continental Army camps at Valley Forge from December 1777 to June 1778. Struggling through a hard winter and a disastrous supply crisis, the men train and prepare to mount counterattacks against British-occupied Philadelphia, 20 miles away.
1781
Yorktown, the power of Alliance
The war’s decisive battle at Yorktown is a marvel of military coordination. Two allied armies, the French and American, and two French fleets converge over 1,600 miles in a complex maneuver under two generals who could understand one another only through a translator. With the ships getting into position and the artillery ready to attack, let the siege begin!
1789
Creation of a Nation
George Washington’s inauguration as the first President of the United States of America is no mere ceremonial moment. It marks the formal beginning of the United States under its new Constitution, after years of instability under the Articles of Confederation.
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