American Revolutionary War -

: Influenced by Enlightenment ideals, colonists championed liberty, equality, and self-governance. Timeline of Key Events

: The Intolerable Acts (1774) , designed to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party , led to the formation of the First Continental Congress . american revolutionary war

The war grew from more than a decade of tension over British attempts to assert greater control after years of "salutary neglect". Key drivers included: : Influenced by Enlightenment ideals

Formally ended the war and recognized American independence. Key Figures colonists championed liberty