Dates

1763–1783

Main Parties Involved

The American Colonies and Great Britain

Other Key Participants

France, Spain, the Dutch Republic, and
German states (Hessians)

The Thirteen Colonies

Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia

First US Capitol Building

Federal Hall in New York City, NY

Second US Capital

Philadelphia, PA

Final Capital

Washington, D.C.

First Flag

Continental Union Flag (1775–1777)