What is the historical setting of Assassin's Creed III?

Assassin's Creed III is set during the American Revolution.

The historical storyline spans the eighteenth century and follows Ratonhnhaké:ton, also known as Connor, a Kanien'kehá:ka Assassin. His story intersects with the conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain, as well as the continuing Assassin-Templar struggle.

Major locations include Boston, New York, and the American frontier. The game features historical figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Samuel Adams, while its fictional plot runs alongside real events including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.

The game is sometimes confused with Assassin's Creed Liberation, which also takes place in colonial North America but focuses on Aveline de Grandpré. Assassin's Creed III is specifically built around the American Revolution and its surrounding colonial setting. Its modern-day sections also continue the story of Desmond Miles.