American Independence

  • The Albany Plan

    The Albany Plan
    The Albany Congress was to try to secure the support and cooperation of the Iroquois in fighting the French but no provincial legislature ratify it.
  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War
    This war was between the Great Britainand the France. It was a 7 year war.
  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act
    The Stamp Act an attempt to assert governmental authority over the colonies.
  • The Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions

    The Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions
    At a meeting in the Virginia House of Burgesses, Patrick Henry, proposed seven resolutions against the Stamp Act.
  • The Declaratory Act

    The Declaratory Act
    The Declaratory Act was a declaration by the British Parliament.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre
    The Boston Massacre was a street fight between The British soldiers and citizens.
  • The Tea Act

    The Tea Act
    The tea act was to prop up the East India Company which was floundering financially.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Boston Tea Party was a rebellion because they had to pay taxes on tea.
  • Massachusetts Government Act

    Massachusetts Government Act
    Massachusetts Government Act became a law on May. The act is designed to suppress dissent and restore order in the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
  • Declaration of Independence is signed

    Declaration of Independence is signed
    The Declaration of Independence is signed. This said that the thirteen American colonies are independent states.