1700-1800

By smartdcj

  • British take land from France

  • Massacre of English colonists by French and Indians

  • United kingdom of Great Britain Formed

  • Spain cedes Florida to Britain in exchange for Cuba

  • Period: to

    Seven Years' War

  • British capture Quebec from French

  • British impose Stamp Act on Colonists

  • Boston Massacre

    British soldiers shoot and kill 5 colonists

  • Boston Tea Party

    A protest led by the sons of liberty

  • First Continental Congress

    A meeting of Delegates featuring 12 of the 13 colonies, during this meeting the Declaration of Rights and Grievances was drafted

  • The American Revolution begins

    The Battle of Lexington and Concord along with the Second Continental Congress

  • Declaration of Independence

  • The United States Constitution is signed

  • Washington is elected President

    Only president to win all 69 electoral votes

  • U.S Bill of Rights is ratified

  • Whiskey Rebellion

    Pennsylvania farmers object to liquor taxes

  • John Adams elected President

  • Washington's Farewell Address