Timeline
Revolutionary War: 1775-1783
A timeline of the political and military turning points of the War for Independence.
20 events spanning 1775-1783
1776 (Jan)
Thomas Paine's *Common Sense* published
Thomas Paine's *Common Sense* published
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France allies with America (Treaty of Alliance)
France allies with America (Treaty of Alliance)
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Treaty of Paris ends war
Treaty of Paris ends war; Britain recognizes U.S.
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