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First Virginia Slave Code
The House of Burgesses passed the first slave code in Virginia. This stated the laws that governed slavery and the slave trade. -
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The Great Awakening
The Great Awakening was a revival movement that spread through the American colonies. The movement started in 1711 when the book 'New Piety' was published by ministers in New England. It featured preachers like Jonathon Edwards and George Whitefield. -
Yamsee war
The Yamsee were Carolina's closest ally and trading partner. In 1715, they turned against Carolina in response to feuds in trading relations -
The Walking Purchase
Delaware Indians agreed to sell John and Thomas Penn all the land that could be walked in a day and a half. The Penns used this to gain nearly 1,200 square miles of land. -
Stono Rebellion
A group of slaves rebelled against their masters and headed for freedom in Spanish controlled Florida. At least 20 whites were killed in the process. The rebels were caught by local militia and most were executed. This followed another slave rebellion in New York in the year 1712. -
First Currency Act
This act by the British Board of Trade limited the use of paper money in the colonies -
Albany Plan
Due to closer relations between colonies after the Seven Years' War, Benjamin Franklin proposed a plan to unite the colonies in a common defense. This plan was not passed by the British. -
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Seven Years' War
Also known as the French and Indian War, this conflict was between France and British Americans. The war started with the death of an French diplomat at the hands of Colonists and Indian allies. The war included battles between Britain, France, and Spain. The war ended with the treaties of Paris and Hubertusburg. -
France loses the War
France is defeated in the Seven Year's War with the Capture of Montreal. -
George III Ascends
George III is crowned king of England. The Tories, who believed the colonies below the homeland, took control in Parliament. This was the beginning of a more authoritative regime in the British Empire. -
Spain enters Seven Years' War
Spain begins to fight against British attacks. Spain is successful in Nicaragua, but fails in Cuba and the Philippines. -
Second Currency Act
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Royal Proclamation of 1763
This act by British Parliament prevented land West of the Appalachian mountains from being claimed by American Colonists. It did this by marking the line between the British colonies and the Indian country. -
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Pontiac's War
Pontiac, a Chieftain of the Ottawa tribe, followed the call of the vision of the prophet Neolin: to rid the land of white settlers. During the war, many Indian armies attacked British Forts. Peace was returned in 1766, and British officials prevented Indian land from being taken. -
Sugar, Stamp, and Townshend Acts
These acts by the British Parliament taxed things like sugar, paper, tea, and other common goods. -
Virginia Resolves
The House of Burgesses passes the Virginia Resolves, saying that colonists are entitled to the same rights as British Citizens -
Stamp Act Congress
Made of delegates from nine colonies, the Stamp Act Congress was formed to protest the British Stamp Act. This congress submitted the "Declaration of Rights and Grievances", which served the same purpose as the Virginia Resolves. -
Sons of Liberty
A protest group, known as the Sons of Liberty, is formed in response to the Stamp Act. Chapters of this group helped to incite further resistance to the Stamp Act. -
Stamp falls, Declaratory rises.
Parliament repeals the Stamp Act, but replaces it with the Declaratory Act. This new Act give Parliament the right to regulate trade in the colonies. -
Declaratory Act Repealed
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Massacre in Boston
British soldiers fired upon a group of people who had been taunting and flinging projectiles at a sentry, and later the soldiers. 5 of the crowd were killed. This event was circulated among groups in resistance to the Declaratory Act and helped to repeal it. -
Regulating Act
This act by Parliament put the struggling East India Company under government rule. -
Tea Act
This Parliamentary act allowed the East India Company to sell its tea directly to colonists without import duties, making it cheaper. This act was also resisted by the colonists -
Boston Tea Party
Members of the Sons of Liberty, dressed as Mohawk Indians, toss crates of East India Company Tea into Boston Harbor in protest of the Tea Act -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress, with delegates from all but Georgia, convened to send a "Declaration of Rights and Grievances" to King George III demanding the same rights as British citizens. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Militiamen on Breed's Hill fight against British Regulars that have besieged them. The militia ultimately loses, but not before inflicting heavy casualties. -
Second Continental Congress
The Congress reconvenes in May, amid fighting in Massachusetts. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
British troops set out to seize the arms of people in the town of Lexington. The militia fights back, as the battle spreads to nearby Concord. This was the start of the American Revolution. -
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War for American Independence
The War between Britain and the American Colonies would give birth to The United States of America. The new country would face many hurdles in the next decades. -
Independence!
The Continental Congress approves the Declaration of Independence, severing ties with Britain. -
Treaty of Amity and Commerce
This treaty gave America the support of France in the fight against Britain. -
Articles of Confederation
Congress ratifies the Articles of Confederation, the first official governing document of the new United States of America. -
The End of the War
General George Washington accepts the surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown, ending the American War for Independence. -
Shay's Rebellion
Daniel Shay leads a group of farmers against the lenders they were indebted to. The rebellion is put down early in 1787 by General Benjamin Lincoln. -
Constitutional Convention
Delegates from 12 states are sent to revise the Article of Confederation. They instead draw up the U.S. Constitution, the supreme law and governing document of the United States. -
George Washington
George Washington is elected 1st President of the United States -
Bank of the United States
Congress approves Alexander Hamilton's idea for a federal bank to help with the national debt. -
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Haitian Revolution
Slaves in Haiti successfully overthrow their French masters and establish a free island. -
Jay's Treaty
This treaty was put negotiated due to the act of impressment of American Sailors into British Naval Service. The treaty was not well received and did little to fix the problem. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Groups of farmers and citizens rebelled against the taxes put on commodities such as whiskey. This tax was put in place to fund the Federal Bank approved by Congress. The rebellion was put down several months after its conception. -
John Adams
John Adams is elected as the 2nd President of the United States -
The Alien and Sedition Acts.
These two acts were created in response to the French Revolution and the fear of foreign spies. The Alien Act allowed the government to expel foreigners suspected of espionage. The Sedition Act allowed the government to prosecute those who published false information about the central government. -
The General Dies
George Washington passes away.
