American revolution

American Revolution

  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament which made the colonists angry as they had no say in it. This event precipitated the Revolutionary War.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    A direct result of the Stamp Act caused by the riots in Boston.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    Colonists protest against the tea act by dumping tea in the Boston Harbor.
  • First Continental Congress Meeting

    First Continental Congress Meeting

    Setup to formally declare resistance against the British.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    A key battle during the revolution that encouraged the colonists to continue to fight.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Declaration by the Continental Congress that thirteen american colonies are independent from Britain.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    A turning point in the revolution - convinced French to become allies of Americans.
  • French Alliance Treaty

    French Alliance Treaty

    The French finally become the allies of Patriots - this changed the outcome of the war.
  • General Cornwallis surrenders

    General Cornwallis surrenders

    Signalled the end of the War.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Formally ended the war.