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French and Indian War
First blood is spilled and the French and Indian war begins. The reason for this war is that British colonists claimed land at the peak of the Appalachian mountains and natives didn't take kind to it. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 marked the end of the French and Indian war. It also stated that any land west beyond of the Appalachian mountains is forbidden and not to be trespassed. -
Sugar act of 1764
Colonists pay a tax for per gallon of foreign molasses. They also had to pay taxes on wine, indigo, and coffee. -
Stamp act of 1765
A tax laid on by Parliament that states every piece of paper that is made must have a set tax on it. Ranging from fine paper to rough and loose paper. -
Quartering act of 1765
British troops are allowed to stay in the houses of colonists. The house owners must open their houses to these troops and provide them with food and other resources. -
The Boston Massacre
The colonists were tired of british oppression and decided to retaliate. Colonists threw rocks and snowballs at british redcoats. While assaulting the redcoats, the leader decided to fight back and opened fire. 3 people were killed on the spot and 2 later died of fatal wounds. An article later dubbed this shooting as "The Boston massacre". -
Tea act of 1773
American colonists could not buy tea from anybody. Colonists had to buy tea from the east Indian company's. This infuriated colonists so much that colonists refused to buy the tea. -
Boston Tea Party
Due to constant British oppression and numerous acts placed on colonists, colonists snuck onto a British ship containing a huge shipment of tea. Led by john Adams, colonists threw a million dollars worth of tea in the boston harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
After the Boston tea party, british Parliament passes multiple laws to punish the American colonists for their defiance. Knowning the British have gone too far, the colonists later form the first Continental Congress. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
After many years of tension between the 13 colonies and british parliment, British troops marched to Lexington in the middle of the night to confiscate weapons from colonists. The colonists who have already catched wind prepare to take on the british troops. The colonists were outnumbered and outgunned but in the end, they had the british troops retreating and the colonists claimed victory. -
Declaration of Independence
The colonists finally declare their independence and are no longer part of the british crown. Members of congress sign the declaration. John Hancock is the first to sign his name in big letters. -
Articles of confederation
The articles of confederation was the first constitution made by the american leaders. It took affect in 1781 but did not hold up because of many faults in it. It was no longer used after 1787. -
Battle of Yorktown
The final battle in the american colonies. With the patriot victory in hand, peace negotiations have started to develop and later the 13 colonies were free from british Parliament -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris finally ended the war between Great Britain and the new profounded United states. Benjamin Franklin and other delegates met with Richard Oswarld to discuss peace negotiations. -
New Constitution
The constitution consists of fundemetal laws and principles which the United states is governed by. It was drafted by the continental congress which later led to the bill of rights. -
Bill of Rights
The bill of rights are the first ten amendments of the US constitution. These written laws guarantee rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and freedom of worship.
