American Revolution

Britain placed a number of taxes on the colonies

1760

These taxes were placed to stop the colonies from being independent the British wanted full control

A Massacre happened in Boston

Mar 5, 1770

only 5 people were killed during this but still mad britain mad

Colonist Destroy 3 ship loads of British tea it was called the Boston tea party

Dec 16, 1773

This was a protest against the taxes and mad Britain mad

The Revolution begins

1774

The war between America and Britain began

The declaration of independence was written

1776

This is when America was Independent of Britain

George Washington helps fight to win battles

1777

He was a major part of the war and help the colonies so much

America win the battle of Saratoga

1777

This was a very big battle and winning it helped America a lot

America and the French form a alliance

1781

With more people to help us this was a big advantage in winning the war

America wins the battle of Yorktown

1781

Winning this gave us more land and gave showed the British what we could do

The constitution was written

1787

This is what helped us get more away from Britain power

George Washington becomes the first president

1789

This is what started our government

The bill of rights was written

Dec 15, 1791

This is what gave people in America freedom