American Revolution

End of 7 Years War

Feb 10, 1763

First major global conflict fought between England and France along with their allies. Won by England and turned England into a clonial world power.

Intolerable Acts

Apr 22, 1774

Acts passed to punish colonist and show British dominance. Done after the Boston Tea Party.

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

First battles of the American Revolution. Famous for the "Shot Heard Round the World"

Second Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

Created government for the Colonial war effort. Adopted the Decleration of Independence and ratified the Articles of Confederation.

Common Sense

Jan 10, 1776

Pamphlet written Thomas Paine that stated that freedom from British rule was the only choice for the colonist. The spark that started the revolution.

Decleration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Announced the independence of the 13 british colonies from Great Britain and formally delcared war on Great Britain. Written by Thomas Jefferson.

Saratoga

Sep 19, 1777

Turning point of the American Revolution. Defeat of British General John Burgoyne and helped bring France into the war.

Yorktown

Oct 19, 1781

Final battle of the American Revolution. General Cornwallis surrendered to the Amercans and while the French fleet blocked their escape.

Shays Rebellion

Aug 21, 1786

Rebellion started by Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shay Started over rising debt and a weak government.

Philadelphia Convention

May 14, 1787

Meeting of all 13 colonies to abolish the Articles of Confederation. Created a new government and created the Constitution.