Interesting facts about important events in history including natural disasters like hurricanes and volcanic explosions as well as revolutions and revolts.
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American political and military leader who played a key role in the American Revolution. When the Revolutionary War broke out in 1775, Congress created the Continental Army and George Washington was appointed as its Commander-In-Chief. Washington took enormous duties during the war. He … Read more
The American Revolution, which lasted from 1765 to 1783, saw the Thirteen British colonies in North America successfully overthrowing British rule and gaining independence. During the Revolution, the population in the colonies was itself divided into the Patriots, who supported the revolution; and the Loyalists, who wanted British rule to continue. The major causes … Read more
The American Revolution was a major event in history which lasted from 1765 to 1783. It saw the Thirteen British colonies in North America successfully overthrowing British rule and gaining independence with the formation of the United States of America. During the Revolution, the population in the colonies was itself divided into the Patriots, … Read more
The American Revolution, which took place between 1765 and 1783, was a successful revolt of Thirteen British colonies in North America against the British Empire. It ended with Britain officially recognizing the independence of the colonies and the formation of the United States of America. The American Revolution was the first successful revolution against … Read more
The American Revolution was an event in the second half of the 18th century which saw the successful revolt of the Thirteen British colonies in North America against the British Empire. The population of the colonies was itself divided into Patriots, who supported the revolution; and the Loyalists, who wanted British rule to continue. … Read more
Lasting from 1765 to 1783, American Revolution was a revolt in the Thirteen British Colonies in North America which saw them overthrow British rule. There are numerous interesting figures associated with the American Revolution. These include leaders of the Revolution like Joseph Warren and Paul Revere; and commanders of the Revolutionary War like Henry … Read more
The American Revolution was a revolt in the Thirteen British Colonies in North America which lasted from 1765 to 1783. After conflict between Great Britain and its colonies on several issues, most prominently taxation without representation; the American Revolutionary War broke out in 1775. During the war, the Continental Army defeated the British leading … Read more
The American Revolutionary War was a conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America which lasted for more than 8 years from April 19, 1775 to September 3, 1783. The people in the American colonies were themselves divided into two groups: the Patriots, who fought the British for independence; and the … Read more
The American Revolution, also known as the American Revolutionary War, was an event in the late 18th century in which the 13 British colonies in North America overthrew British rule to establish the United States of America. The major point of contention that led to the Revolution was whether the British government had the … Read more
The First World War was a worldwide conflict which began with the declaration of war by Austria-Hungary on Serbia on the 28th of July, 1914. The event leading to this was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the presumptive heir of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, by a Bosnian Serb. World War I pitted the Central … Read more