1700-1800

French and Indian war

Period: 1754 to 1763

This war was between Great Britain and France.

treaty of paris

1763

This ended the French and Indian War.

Stamp act

Mar 22, 1765

This was a tax on documents and letters.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

this is where British soldiers opened fire on innocent civilians.

tea act

May 10, 1773

The British parliament passed a tax on tea.

Boston tea party

Dec 16, 1773

This is were colonists dressed up as Indians and dumped tea.

Battle of Lexington and Conchord

Apr 19, 1775

This was the first battle of the American Revolution.

Battle of bunker hill

Jun 17, 1775

This was the first time the British invaded New York.

Declaration of independence signed

Jul 4, 1776

This is were we said we would be free from British control.

End of American Revolution

Sep 3, 1783

this is when the British officially surrendered and America became its own country.