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The Stamp Act was a way of the British taxing the American colonists because of their great debt from the Pontiac’s War and the French and Indian War. While Americans argued that only representatives could tax them, the British disagreed. This came to a result of mass violence. The Sons of Liberty formed to help pass this act as well. Additionally, the representatives of 9 colonies formed together in New York in October. Eventually, the act was passed by the Parliament on March 22, 1765.
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The Quartering Act was a requirement where American colonists were required to allow British soldiers to use their homes. If the shelter were to be too small and wasn’t able to hold all the soldiers, the colonists were required to get more room, including outhouses, barns, or any other building. This act may have not led to any riots or massacres, however, this act did build more tension between America and Great Britain. Parliament eventually passed the act as of March 24, 1765.
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The Townshend Act was a way of the British getting money from American colonists to pay off debt. The reason why they needed the money was simply because they needed to pay salaries for the government. However, while these acts may have benefitted to the British, American colonists were only being pushed more into revolution. These acts were made by the British Parliament. To add on, this also led to a bigger revolution in Boston; one that eventually turned into the Boston Massacre.
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The Boston Massacre was a deadly riot between American colonists and British soldiers. The reason for this fight between American colonists and British soldiers, was because of the unfair taxation laws like the Stamp act and the Townshend acts. “No taxation without representation,” is what American colonists had said to the British against these laws. This fight started hatred and anger and eventually became a mad bloodshed where it was enraged.
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The Boston Tea Party was a protest against Great Britain from the American colonists. The reason for this protest was none other than taxation. In the 1760s, Great Britain was in great debt from past battles. To solve this problem, the British imposed taxes on the American colonists to help pay it off. “Taxation without representation,” was what Americans had said when they heard of the taxes. Americans poured exactly 342 chests of tea into the harbor to show their anger against it.
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The Coercive Acts was a result after the Boston Tea Party. This was an act that was made by the British Parliament after what resulted from at the Boston harbor. It was a series of acts that included the Boston Port Act, the Administration of Justice Act, the Quartering Act, and the Massachusetts Government act. Though the Quartering Act may have happened in 1765, before the Boston Tea Party, it was still considered part of the acts, and most of the other acts in this were passed in 1774.
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The First Continental Congress occurred a year before the American Revolution and was placed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Carpenters’ Hall on September 5, 1774. During the matter, the delegates from the 13 colonies met and discussed rights of the British. During the span of 1774 to 1789, this first Continental Congress acted as the government of all 13 colonies. People like George Washington and John Adams talked about the many acts, some involving the resistance of their taxes.
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Patrick Henry was an important figure in the American Revolution, while also being one of the founding fathers of America. Additionally, he served two terms as governor of Virginia. One from 1776 to 1779, and a second from 1784 to 1786. Mainly, he's known for the his famous speech. “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” He said. His influence on Americans provoked colonists to fight for what they want. It also helped create the Bill of Rights.
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The battle of Lexington and Concord was ultimately the start of the American Revolutionary War. The day before, at around 5 am, hundreds of British soldiers roamed the streets of Boston; looking to attack any American colonist. One of the heroes of the battle, Paul Revere, went to put a stop to this massacre. The British however, were only awaiting a small group of militia commanded by Captain John Parker. Both the British and colonists lost many men. However, the British had won the battle.
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The British had defeated and taken down the Americans during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Though they may have been overcome by the British, they were still able to deal great amounts of damage. To add on, this battle may have been a significant loss to America, but it also taught them a useful lesson of confidence. This also showed the British that the high price of victory would be long and costly between the colonies. The British were in a clutch of beating the Americans in this battle.
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After all of America’s connection to Great Britain, with all the taxes and revolution, the Declaration of Independence declared the separation of all of America’s 13 colonies from Great Britain. It was a document made by Thomas Jefferson mostly and was signed on July 4th. This also created the nation’s celebration of July 4th the holiday, as a way to honor our independence.
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It was the time of Christmas when George Washington took a big gamble that helped them gain Princeton and Trenton back. The British had already had major cities like Boston and New York City, as well; forcing Americans out of the biggest cities in the colonies. This left Washington with an intriguing decision. He crossed the Delaware River, recovering Trenton and Princeton. These two victories helped America gain back New Jersey and inspired soldiers with hope and determination.
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Despite other battles in the American Revolution, the Battle of Saratoga included two battles that took place in September and October, only a bit more than a month separated. Despite this only being the second year into the American Revolution, it was a major turning point in history and was one of the first victories that America has gotten in the war. This battle also help to persuade other regions like the French, Spanish, and Dutch to join their side and help fight for independence.
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The battle of Monmouth was the longest one-day battle that occurred in the revolution. This event was with General Washington and his subordinate, General Charles Lee, and General Sir Henry Clinton’s British forces. While they may have had an advantage in the battle in numbers, General Lee lacked confidence and he had failed to attack according to the plan. They had lost many men from this result. American soldiers were eventually able to push back the red coats and take back New York City.
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A battle by the name of “Baylor’s Massacre," was a surprise attack caused by the British against American soldiers. This is an event where dozens of men were attacked and potentially killed by a surprise in their sleep. This battle took place in what is now called River Vale, New Jersey. The attack was held on George Baylor’s troops. He was an aid to George Washington and served as a commander of the 3rd Regiment of Continental Dragoons. The result of this massacre was a British victory.
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The DeWint House was built in the 1700s and owned by Patriot Johannes DeWint. George Washington once stayed at the house twice in 1780, and twice in 1783. The first time Washington stayed at the house was simply because he was invited over. The second was because he needed a place to stay when he came to investigate John Andre. The third was for a negotiation between him and the British general, Sir Guy Carleton. While lastly, he was staying because of a terrible snow storm occurring.
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John Andre was a major in the British army. He had also made a deal with American General Benedict Arnold to surrender in battle for a ransom of money. This event started a greater impact when Arnold was made commander of West Point; an army made of 3,000 troops. Arnold had surrendered West Point in agreement for 4.4 million dollars. However, before Andre could even pay up to Arnold, he was caught and hanged by the order of George Washington for his connection with the British.
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The Articles of Confederation were the first of the constitutions to be written. It also named our nation significantly the United States of America. The constitution also helped contain independence. However, while the nation may have got what they wanted, it was difficult for the government to adapt and create laws and rules. It started to lose effectiveness in 1786 and in 1787 it led to the Constitutional Convention. But in its time, it had made some significant benefits to America.
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The battle of Yorktown was fought between General George Washington with the allied French forces and Lord Cornwallis's army from Great Britain. This battle was basically the end of the American Revolution and it also led to the Treaty of Paris in 1783. It was ultimately the start of America’s independence. This battle also grew Washington in fame and popularity. It ended in the British surrendering and ensuring America’s freedom of independence.
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Though American colonists may have won their independence in 1776, the Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution in a formal matter by negotiating between representatives and the king of Great Britain. During that time, King George the 3rd recognized and acknowledged America’s strength and independence and removed most of the territory taken by the British. It was not until September 3, 1783 until the treaty was actually signed by both nations.
