The American Revolution

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.

British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washingtons army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.

The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; the British take Charleston.