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Royal governor Lord Dunmore offers freedom to enslaved people that fight their Patriot masters.

Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence and proclaims all men are created equal.

Benedict Arnold's army braves the fierce winter to attack Quebec City in Canada.

George Washington assumes command of the Continental Army and must turn it into a unified force.

"Common Sense" awakens the American colonies to the idea of true independence.

Cherokee chief Tsi'yu-gunsini, Dragging Canoe in English, fights against Patriot settlers.

General Clinton ambushes George Washington in the largest battle of the American Revolution.

The Continental Congress meets to debate and adopt the Articles of Confederation.

The Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee choose opposing sides at the Battle of Oriskany.

Washington uses bonuses and drafts to encourage Americans to join the Continental Army.

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