1700-1800

By Kristina Hoskins

  • The French & Indian War

    A war between the British and French for control of Eastern America. The war began in 1754 and ended in 1763

  • Treaty of Paris

    With the Treaty of Paris, the British gained control over Canada

  • Boston Massacre

    An intense public protest where 5 men were killed by British troops

  • Boston Tea Party

    A major protest where a group of colonial patriots snuck aboard onto a British ship and dumped over 300 crates of tea in protest against the British Tea Act

  • American Revolution

    A war fought between Great Britain and the 13 British colonies. The war ended in 1783

  • Declaration of Independence Adopted

    The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress

  • Constitutional Convention

    A group of delegates met in Philadelphia to draft the United States Constitution

  • George Washington Elected

    George Washington was elected the first president of the United States

  • First Ten Amendments Ratified

    The First Ten Amendments of the Constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified in 1791

  • John Adams; Second President

    John Adams was elected the second president of the United States