Which historical period is the primary setting of Assassin's Creed III?

The American Revolution is the primary historical setting of Assassin's Creed III.

Released in 2012, the game follows Ratonhnhaké:ton, also known as Connor, a Kanien'kehá:ka Assassin. His story unfolds across the Thirteen Colonies during the conflict between the American Patriots and the British Crown. Major events and figures from the period appear in the narrative, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Charles Lee.

The game covers years surrounding the Revolution, with missions in Boston, New York, and the colonial frontier. Connor's personal story is tied to the struggle over Indigenous land as well as the wider political conflict between Patriots and Loyalists.

The French Revolution is the setting of Assassin's Creed Unity, while the Industrial Revolution shapes Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Assassin's Creed III also includes a modern storyline involving Desmond Miles, but its historical campaign is centered on the American Revolution.