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Proclamation of 1763
The colonists wanted to spread to lands past the Appalachian Mountains but England said they couldn't. They didn't want the Indians to attack the settlers because they didn't have the resources to protect them. -
The Sugar Act
Raised taxes on imports of raw sugar & molasses. There was also new taxes placed on silk, wine, and coffee. This act was placed to try and pay for the French & Indian war. There was a protest by colonists that lead to the famous slogan "No Taxation without Representation". -
The Stamp Act
This act placed taxes on printed materials, including newspapers, pamphlets, posters, wills, licenses, diplomas, and etc... This tax was used to support British troops in colonies. -
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Townshend Acts
A in-direct tax on lead, glass, paper, paint, and tea imported by the colonies. -
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Intolerable Acts
This act was made after the Boston Tea party to punish the Massachusetts colonists for their reaction to the British government raising taxes. -
Second Continental Congress
They raised an army and George Washington was the leader. They also created their own money, and declared independence with Britain -
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Thomas Paine "Common Sense"
This pamphlet was supporting the separation of the colonies from Great Britain. Paine introduced the idea that people are born in the state of equality. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The start of the American Revolution. The British army tried to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock and they wanted to destroy the American's ammunition. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle took place in Massachusetts and the British defeated the Americans. Even though the Americans lose they still inflicted significant casualties against the British. -
Declaration of Independence
This declaration explained by the colonies should break away Great Britain. It states that all people have rights that can't be taken away. It also lists their grievances of the king and how failed to protect or give them their rights. -
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Washington Winter at Valley Forge
Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter at Valley Forge training at a military camp. Washington's Continental army transformed into well trained army after this camp. -
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point of the war. The British surrendered to the Americans during this war because Britain had lost most of their troops. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was a battle between Washington and Cornwallis, Washington leading the Continental army and Cornwallis leading the British troops. Cornwallis tried to escape but Washington ordered his troops to surround him. Cornwallis ended up surrendering. -
Articles of Confederation ratified
The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United states. The Articles of confederation was adopted by congress in 1777 but was not fully ratified by all the states until 1781. -
Treaty of Paris ends war
The treaty of paris was signed by this U.S. and British representatives ending the american revolution and recognizing the U.S. independence. -
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Shay's Rebellion
A lot of violent attacks make against government properties, mostly the courthouses. This rebellion was led by Daniel Shay. -
Constitutional Convention
A meeting in Philadelphia addressing the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation. They were supposed to revise the Articles of Confederation but the delegates wanted much more. They wanted to create a new one rather than fixing it, the American constitution was adopted. -
U.S. Constitution
Replaced the Articles of Confederation. This system allowed a stronger central federal government and president. -
Bill of Rights
The bill of rights is the first ten amendments of the constitution. This Bill of Rights wasn't actually ratified until 1791.
