American Revolution

By Samantha.Stelfox@2014
  • 1754-1763 - French and Indian War

    1754-1763 - French and Indian War

    Britain and France fought over land in North America. After the war, Britain was in debt and started taxing the colonies.
  • 1765-The Stamp Act

    1765-The Stamp Act

    Britain taxed paper goods in the colonies (like newspapers and playing cards). The colonists were angry – “No taxation without representation!”
  • 1770- The Boston Massacre

    1770- The Boston Massacre

    British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists in Boston, killing five. It increased anger and tension in the colonies.
  • 1773- The Boston Tea Party

    1773- The Boston Tea Party

    Colonists (disguised as Native Americans) dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act.
  • 1774- The intolerable acts

    1774- The intolerable acts

    Britain punished Boston by closing the harbor and taking away rights. Colonies became more united against British rule.
  • 1775- Battles of Lexington and Concord

    1775- Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The first battles of the American Revolution. “The shot heard ’round the world.”
  • 1776 Declaration of Independence

    1776 Declaration of Independence

    Colonists officially declared independence from Britain. Thomas Jefferson wrote the document.
  • 1777-Battle of Saratoga

    1777-Battle of Saratoga

    A major American victory and a turning point in the war. France decided to help the colonies.
  • Winter 1777-1778 Valley Forage

    Winter 1777-1778 Valley Forage

    Washington’s army spent a hard winter training at Valley Forge. Many soldiers died, but they came out stronger.
  • 1781- Battle of Yorktown

    1781- Battle of Yorktown

    The final major battle. General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington.
  • 1783 Treaty of Paris

    1783 Treaty of Paris

    The war officially ended. Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.