American Revolution (apr 19, 1775 – oct 19, 1781)
Description:
The war between American colonists and Great British soldiers began on April 19 in Lexington, Massachusetts. The fighting ended with the surrender of the British at Yorktown on October 19, 1781 (thanks, Hamilton Musical!). In 1783 Great Britain signed a formal treaty recognizing the independence of the colonies.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 19, 1775
oct 19, 1781
~ 6 years and 6 months