Birth of the United States

French Indian War

Feb 10, 1763

French Indian WarThe French and Indian nations battled for 7 years against the British in the north east resulting in total land control for Britan.

Proclamation of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

Proclamation King George instituted this proclamation which prohibited colonists from settleing west of the Appalachians. This angered the colonists because it prevented them from using these lands to hunt for valuable furs.

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

Sugar actThe Sugar Act taxed the colonists for purchases of molases and sugar. It affected the way they traded and toke away some of their economic freedom.

Currency Act

Sep 1, 1764

Currency ActThe Currency Act abolished all colonial currency and bills. The colonists had to use pounds sterling, which they lacked. This act caused a dip in the colonial economy

Stamp Act

Feb 6, 1765

StampMany goods required taxes in form of a stamp. This angered colonists mainly because they were not consulted before the passing of this act

The Quartering Act of 1765

Mar 24, 1765

QuarteringColonists must quarter soldiers if necessary, this angered them. Many soldiers could be in any person's house and they would be forced to take care of them

The Declaratory Act

Mar 18, 1766

DeclaratoryIt prohibited colonists to makes their own laws and taxes. That Great Britain, the king and parliment had total control over everything.

Townshend Act

Jun 29, 1767

townshendThis was an act designed to tax the colonists which enraged them

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Boston MassacreThe Boston Massacre was the killing of five colonists by British soldiers on March 5, 1770. It was the culmination of civilian-military tensions that had been growing since royal troops first appeared in Massachusetts in October 1768 to enforce the heavy tax burden imposed by the Townshend Acts.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Boston Tea Party Colonists raided cargo boats, dressed up as native americans, and dumped the tea into the sea.

Continental Congress

Oct 14, 1774

Continental CongressThe Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to discuss and make laws regarding the colonists freedoms

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

Lexington and ConcordFirst blood is shed between American and British soldiers. 95 colonists and 273 British casualties. This is where the famous "shot heard around the world" was fired which started the war.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

Bunker HillBritish and Colonial forces clashed at Bunker Hill. The British Army suffered many casualities while the colonists had few. The British eventually took the hill from the colonists but the colonists thought of this as a victory.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Signers The United States of America Declares Independence

Battle of Brandywine

Sep 10, 1777

BrandywineAmerican forces defeat British forces near Philadelphia, giving the Americans a huge morale boost.

Articles of Confederation

Nov 15, 1777

Articles of ConfederationEstablished a strong league of friendship between the 13 Colonies

Treaty of Peace

Sep 3, 1783

Treaty Formally ended the United States war for independence

After the War

Sep 4, 1783

The Colonists are free from British rule!!