Philadelphia in the American Revolution

1776 assertion of colonial America's independence from Great Britain

convention of delegates that became the governing body of the United States

historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

first constitution of the United States (1781–1789)

bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA that serves as a symbol of American independence and liberty

1775–1781 convention of the Thirteen Colonies

1774 meeting of delegates from twelve British colonies of what would become the United States

state capitol building of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania

18th century American trade boycott with England

thumb|The Meschianza procession, 1876, Century illustrated, volume 12 The Mischianza (; Italian for "medley" or "mixture"), or Meschianza, was an elaborate fête given in honor of British General Sir William Howe in Philadelphia on May 18, 1778.

1777 military action in the American Revolutionary War