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See why independence was not one moment

Follow the dates, compare distinct milestones on the board, and check which event recognized United States independence.

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American Revolution milestone notes

American Revolution milestones: Fighting begins at Lexington and Concord in 1775. Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence in 1776. France allies with the United States in 1778. The British surrender at Yorktown in 1781. The Treaty of Paris recognizes United States independence in 1783. The Constitution is drafted in 1787. Declaring independence, military victory, diplomatic recognition and drafting a new government are different milestones.

The complete walkthrough

  1. Create and follow the lesson

    Review the sample notes in Visual tutor with Gossip selected, then choose Create gossip-style lesson. Press Play and use Follow drawing to follow the dates.

  2. Pause at the illustrated explanation

    Pause to inspect how the subject illustration supports the explanation while the dates and academic labels remain separate on the board.

  3. Compare the full board

    Choose Full board to compare declaring independence, military victory, diplomatic recognition and drafting a government as separate milestones.

  4. Use the checkpoint

    Open Practice, choose an answer and read the explanation. Check the actual historical distinction rather than the analogy alone.