1700-1800

The French and Indian War

1754

The French and Indian War forced British colonies to fight against French colonies, both sides forming alliances with Native Americans.

Treaty of Paris

1763

The Treaty of Paris is signed as an end to the French and Indian War, France being forced out of the new Colonies.

American Revolution

1765

The American Revolution begins in an attempt to get rid of British rule in the American colonies.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

British soldiers end up killing several people, encouraging ideas of rebellion and revolution.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

As an act of protest of the Tea Act, the Sons of Liberty threw 342 chests of tea from ships belonging to Brittain.

Declaration of Independence is Published

Jul 4, 1776

The Second Continental Congress publishes the Declaration of Independence, declaring secession from Brittain's rule.

The Battle of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

The battle that occured in Yorktown effectively ended Brittain's chances at winning the war.

The Constitutional Convention

May 25, 1787

Taking place in Pennsylvania, delegates came from the colonies to decide how to govern and move forward with the American colonies.

Bill of Rights

Sep 25, 1789

James Madison creates the United States Bill of Rights, giving the things that every man had an inherent right to and what freedoms every citizen was granted.