In the dark of night on Dec. 16, 1773, residents of Boston poured more than 90,000 pounds of tea into the harbor. But they weren't trying to set a world record for the most cups of tea made at one time. They were protesting the British government. See more »

Revolutionary War, American, the war in which 13 British colonies in North America won their freedom and became the United States of America. See more »

Bennington, Battle of, August 16, 1777, an American victory in the Revolutionary War, fought near Bennington, Vermont. See more »

Boston Massacre, one of the incidents that led to the American Revolution. The people of Boston, Massachusetts, resented the garrisoning of British troops in the city. See more »

Brandywine, Battle of, September 11, 1777, a British victory in the American Revolution. See more »

Bunker Hill, Battle of, June 17, 1775, the first major battle of the American Revolution. See more »

Cowpens, Battle of, January 17, 1781, an American victory in the American Revolutionary War. See more »

Eutaw Springs, Battle of September 8, 1781, an engagement in the Carolina campaign of the American Revolution. See more »

Guilford Courthouse, Battle of, March 15, 1781, a battle of the American Revolution. See more »

Kings Mountain, Battle of, October 7, 1780, an engagement in South Carolina fought between American patriots and Loyalists during the Revolutionary War. See more »