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French And Indian War
Frances expansion brought up repetitive conflicts so in 1756 the British officially declared war. After the peace conference of 1763 the British opened up the Mississippi Valley to westward expansion. This war is important because it brought about the American Revolution. -
Sugar Act
Colonial merchants had been required to pay a tax of six pence per gallon on the importation of foreign molasses. This affected the colonists financially and gave them even more reason to rebel. -
The Boston Massacre
A squad of British soldiers, come to support a sentry who was being pressed by a heckling, snowballing crowd, let loose a volley of shots. Three persons were killed immediately and two died later of their wounds, this is important because this was kind of the tipping point for the colonists. They were able to use this event against the British. -
The Tea Act
The Tea act allowed the East India Company to cut out American Merchants from trading tea. This is one of the many events that helped lead up to the American Revolution. -
The Boston Tea Party
Was a protest against the Tea Act where the Protesters dressed up as Native Americans and dumped 1 million dollars’ worth of tea into Boston Harbor. This is important because it led to all of the intolerable acts that really set the colonists against the British. -
Boston Port Act
Closed the port of Boston and demanding that the city’s residents pay for tea that was dumped in the sea during the Boston Tea Party of December 16, 1773. -
The Quartering Act 1774
Forced the American colonists to allow British Troops to be housed in their private homes , this made the colonists mad and helped lead up to the American Revolution. -
Stamp Act
A stamp must be applied to a long list of items, including newspapers, books, pamphlets, legal documents, licenses, diplomas, and playing cards. Each item would be marked on its face with the symbol of British authority. -
Patrick Henry's “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech
Patrick Henry gave his “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech , This led to the amendments that made up the bill of rights. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the American Revolution. Started the fight for freedom. -
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Battle of Ticonderoga
The continental army , attacked at dawn on the fort, surprising and capturing the sleeping British garrison, the supplies gathered from that war were a big help to the continental army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
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George Washington is Named Commander in Chief
George Washington is Named Commander in Chief , Because of this he was able to lead the colonists to many victories. -
Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense
“Common sense” By Thomas Paine publicly made the case for independence from England and asked the colonists to join the cause for independence. -
Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress
Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress. This declared full independence from the British. -
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Battle of Saratoga
In this battle, after almost a month of fighting, General Burgoyne surrendered to General Gates after almost a month of fighting. This is considered the turning point of the American Revolution. -
Alliance is Made between the Rebels and the French.
Alliance is Made between the Rebels and the French. This was important because it gave the rebels more military strength , that helped us win more wars. -
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Battle of Yorktown
The last major battle of the Revolutionary War. The French Navy defeated the British Navy and it kept the British from escaping by sea while Washington and his forces trapped Cornwallis on land and forced him to surrender. -
General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown
General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown, this war is important because it ended the American revolution. -
Peace Treaty Signed ending the American Revolution recognizing US independence.
Peace Treaty Signed ending the American Revolution recognizing US independence, Is important because it did in fact nd the American revolution.
