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The Great Awakening was a religious revival movement that took place in the American colonies. It was characterized by a renewed emphasis in individualism and challenged traditional religious practices.
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The French and Indian War was a conflict between the British and French over control of North America.
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The Stamp Act is imposed on the American colonies, leading to protests and resistance. -
British soldiers fire on a crowd of colonists, killing three and injuring eight, and further escalating tensions between the colonies and Britain. -
Patriots dressed as Mohawk Indians dump tea into Boston Harbor to protest British taxation policies. -
The American Revolutionary War results in the independence of the United States from British rule.
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The Declaration of Independence formally announced the thirteen American colonies free and independent from Great Britain. The document outlined the colonists' grievances against the British government, asserting their natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
The United States Constitution was drafted during the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, establishing the framework for the new nation's government. -
George Washington serves as the first President of the United States.
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The Bill of Rights is added to the Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights and freedoms. -
John Adams serves as the second President of the United States.
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The United States capital moves from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.