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During the 1730's ideas of religious revival aroused known as the Great Awakening. These ideas Spread up and down the Atlantic Coast of the American colonies. This led to religious meetings that divided towns, families, and congregations. This led to new denominations. Religion became more important than ever in the United States. -
The Stono rebellion was the largest uprising of the colonial period. It revealed tensions that continued in slave states throughout the next century. Frightened white planters convinced the South Carolina assembly to ban the importation of slaves for the next 10 years. This led to present slaves to have harsher punishments and stricter lives. It changed the face of slavery in Carolina. -
The Albany plan of union was approved by the Albany Congress from June 19 to July 11 1754. It was a band of 11 colonies. It was to be headed by the president appointed by the king. Each Colonial territory would send 2-7 delegates to be in the Grand Council. These delegates would have legislative powers. This Union would have Jurisdiction over Indian affairs. -
During the French and Indian war, General Braddock was a very over confident British commander. He had little knowledge of american geography and no frontier combat, unlike the french. Braddock viewed Indians with contempt. This did not help him in the long run. On July 9 as the British neared fort they were ambushed. This was a shocking defeat for Braddock, he was shot and died 3 says later. -
The French and Indian War also known as the Seven Years War happened from 1756-1763. It was likely the most important conflict between Britain and France in North America. It was sparked by competition for Indian lands. It provided great territorial gains for the British. It ended in 1763 with the treaty of Paris. -
The Treaty of Paris gave Britain over France's territories east of the Mississippi river. This included all of Canada and what was then called Spanish Florida. As compensation, Spain received the vast Louisiana territory. With this France was left with no territory in the North American continent. This treaty also ended the French and Indian war. -
In Boston, the presence of British soldiers became abundant. Colonists often heckled the soldiers who abused and harassed Americans. On march 3, 1770 two dozen rowdy Boston rowdies began throwing things at the soldiers. They began harassing the soldiers and taunting the soldiers even more. The soldiers began to fire. 5 laid dead, and 8 more were wounded. 9 British soldiers were arrested and jailed. Many say this is what sparked the American revolution. -
The British began taxing the colonists. One of these was a tax on tea. Tea was not popular in the colonies, so many were angered and confused by the tax. On December 16, 1773, Patriots dressed as Mohawk Indians, boarded British cargo ships and began throwing 342 chests worth of tea into the icy water. John Adams saw this as bold, daring, and patriotic. -
The declaration of Independence was motivations of the colonists seeking independence. It was essentially a break-up letter written to the British. It was written by Thomas Jefferson, and edited by John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. Jefferson started with Americas principles, and then listed the grievances against British rule. This angered King George lll as it was directed towards him. -
The treaty of Paris (1783) ended the American Revolutionary War. After the surrendering in Yorktown, The war was not officially over. The negotiation took almost 6 months to complete. It was significantly favoring of the Untied States. The warring nations signed the treaty to officially end the war.