Explore major battles, declarations, and treaties from 1765–1783. Learn how colonists defeated the British Empire.

The American Revolution was a turning point in modern history. It was one of the first successful movements to overthrow ...

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The U.S. gained independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the American ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. Drafted primarily ...

What, exactly, are we celebrating with our fireworks and picnics on Friday? The common answer is that the 13 colonies of the ...

From crabs and oysters to history and sailing, Annapolis is one of the best American towns to visit, according to CNN Travel.

The American Revolution went hand-in-hand with an economic revolution that transformed human political and social, as well as commercial life, and continues to unfold.

From the beginning of the American experiment, one of its animating principles has been limited government overseen by ...

US Independence Day, celebrated every July 4, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when America ...

A letter written by Thomas Jefferson will go up for auction on July 4. Estimators value the letter, which discusses the right ...