American Revolution

By Giannalane03

  • The stamp act

    King George III became more unpopular in America with every new tax levied. “No taxation without representation!” was a consistent battle cry for many American politicians.

  • The Administration of Justice Act

    Stipulated that British officials accused of a crime were to be tried in England, as opposed to the American courts.

  • The Declaration of Independence

    People have certain Inalienable Rights including Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness. All Men are created equal. Individuals have a civic duty to defend these rights for themselves and others.

  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Americans and French trap General Cornwallis’s army at Yorktown, Virginia.

  • The Treaty of Paris

    This ended the American Revolution. Benjamin Franklin was chief negotiator. And territory much larger than thirteen colonies was also acquired.

  • Goals of Constitutional Convention

    This was meant to create a strong central government. Allow for some power to remain with the states.

  • The French Revolution

    The French Revolution was a period of major social upheaval that began in 1787 and ended in 1799. It sought to completely change the relationship between the rulers and those they governed and to redefine the nature of political power.

  • The Battle of Copenhagen

    British naval victory over Denmark in the Napoleonic Wars. There were several reasons for the animosity between the countries.