On September 3, 1783, in the Treaty of Paris, the British acknowledged the independence and sovereignty of the Thirteen Colonies, leading to the establishment of the United States.

2 days ago · In 1577 Sir Francis Drake made his famous voyage around the world, plundering the western coast of South America en route. A year later Sir Humphrey Gilbert, one of the most …

Sep 18, 2025 · Learn about the United States' founding documents, known as the Charters of Freedom: the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights.

December 26: Battle of Trenton after Washington crosses the Delaware River; American victory boosts colonial morale after series of defeats earlier that year.

This timeline presents a structured overview of the key events that led to the emergence of an independent American nation, beginning with early colonial tensions and culminating in the …

Jan 29, 2025 · Through Founders Online, you can read and search through thousands of documents and records to and from George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander …

The United States of America was founded in 1776, making the country 243 years old as of 2019. The earliest history of what is now America occurred when the land was settled by indigenous …

The Story of America This history series tells the remarkable story of American Independence. It will highlight the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag …

Aug 27, 2024 · See the timeline of events that led to the formation of the first government of the United States of America, noted in chronological order.

How did Americans in the Founding era think about the relationship between the Constitution and the American Revolution? What had the Revolution achieved and what did it mean, and would …