Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
A timeline of the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence, with links to detailed information about these events, and the people, places and things surrounding the Declaration and the Revolutionary War June 11–July 1, 1776: Declaration of Independence Drafted On June 11, Congress recessed for three weeks. During this period the "Committee of Five" (John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson) drafted the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson drafted it, Adams and Franklin made changes to it. Declaration of Independence Timeline June 7, 1776 Richard Henry Lee of VA puts forth the resolution for independence. June 10, 1776 Consideration of the resolution is postponed till July 1 (so moderates could build a coalition) June 11, 1776 Revolutionaries persuade Congress to appoint a committee to draft a declaration of independence. Timeline of significant events related to the Declaration of Independence. The document proclaimed that the 13 original colonies of America were “free and independent states.” It was the last of a series of steps that led the colonies to final separation from Great Britain. The story of the Declaration of Independence spans centuries, from its colonial origins through its transformation into a living symbol of human rights. This comprehensive timeline traces every significant date in the 1776, June 7 Independence resolution first introduced in Congress 1776, June 20 Spain matches France's one million livres to American rebels 1776, July 4 Congress ratifies the Declaration of Independence 1776, August 14 Hessian troops begin to disembarked on Staten Island 1776, October 26 Benjamin Franklin sets sail for France from Philadelphia 1776, October 28 Battle of White Plains in New Explore an American history timeline tracing key events leading up to the Revolutionary War, Independence and the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, highlighting pivotal moments that shaped A timeline of the events of the American Revolution, from the French and Indian War up through the drafting and ratification of the Constitutuion Mar 5, 1770, Boston Massacare Jun 23, 1776, Lee's Resolution Jul 2, 1776, The Declaration Jul 4, 1776, The Declaration of Independence Show comments The Declaration of Independence is a foundational document in American history, marking the formal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain. Its creation and adoption in 1776 were pivotal events in the American Revolutionary War and the establishment of the United States. The Declaration outlined the colonies’ grievances against the British Crown and articulated key principles A committee was appointed to draft a declaration of independence, and Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write it. On July 2, Congress voted in favor of independence, and on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was approved. Copies were sent throughout the colonies to be read publicly. Battle of Long Island. A look at the events leading up to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and how news of it spread in the weeks, months, and years after. The Declaration of Independence Lesson Plan Timeline Timeline of Events Leading to the Revolution — From the First Settlements to the Declaration of Independence Colonies & Settlements 1585: First English colony founded by Sir Walter Raleigh — Roanoke Island (North Carolina) 1587: Roanoke colony mysteriously disappears America Declares Its Independence July 1776 The Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. Following a decade of agitation over taxes and a year of war, representatives make the break with Britain. King George III isn't willing to let his subjects go without a fight, and loyalist sentiment remains strong in many A timeline of the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence, with links to detailed information about these events, and the people, places and things surrounding the Declaration and the Revolutionary War A chronology of events that lead to the signing of the American Declaration of Independence. On July 4, the Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence, drafted by a five-man committee including Franklin and John Adamsbut written mainly by Jefferson. The timeline of events leading to the creation and adoption of the Declaration of Independence — the founding document upon which the country was built — were wrought with hardship, war and sacrifice. The result? The United States of America, a nation of incredible opportunity for every citizen. The American Revolution (1775–83) was an insurrection carried out by 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies, which won political independence and went on to form the United States of America. The war followed more than a decade of growing estrangement between the British crown and many North American colonists. Timeline of events years before leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence Learn with flashcards, games, and more — for free.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |