Images from the Revolutionary war for Independence. American Revolution Images from the Revolutionary war for Independence.

French/Indian War of 1756 to 1763 fought between French and Indian allies against the British would cause the British to raise taxes to pay the troops staying in the colonies.

The British pass the Stamp Act 1765 to raise taxes to pay soldiers brought to protect colonies.

Sons of Liberty formed to force British to end taxes on tea, paper, paint and other British goods.

Sons of Liberty dispose of British tea and harass Loyalists during Boston Tea Party.

Paul Revere’s famous ride to warn Americans of the British troops landing near Concord.

British and American troops battle during Revolutionary war.

British capture Bunker Hill but at a big price as many British are killed or wounded.

Siege at Boston. Once the British took Boston it was difficult for them to remain there because of American harassment of British supply ships.

Founding fathers and the signing of the Declaration of Independence 1776.

British capture New York by driving Washington’s army from Long Island across East River up into White Plains.

British would hold New York city for the entire war.

British General John Burgoyne surrenders to American General Horatio Gates after battle at Saratoga.

George Washington wintering the troops at Valley Forge.

Washington crossing the Delaware to battle the British at Trenton.

British and Americans meet to end formal conflict after British defeat at Yorktown.

British General Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown to George Washington ending last major battle of war.