American revolution

By Kambrie.atkins@hilliardschools.org
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    The British wanted control of the majority of North America to the Mississippi River in 1763. This was to strengthen the British empire.
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    The British imposed a tax on the American colonies in 1764, this was imposed to support the Britain's mercantilist policy
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    King George III became less popular in America with new taxation policies in 1765. King George III wanted to force American obedience.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The Second Continental Congress created the Declaration of Independence in May of 1776. This was for the use of independent rights.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    The colonists defeated the Burgoyne’s British troops in 1777. This was because they saw the victory before them so France, Netherlands, and Spain joined the side of America.
  • Battles of Yorktown

    Battles of Yorktown

    The Americans and the French trapped General Cornwallis army in 1781 while in Yorktown, VA.
  • End of Treaty of Paris

    End of Treaty of Paris

    Benjamin Franklin put the end to the American revolution in 1783 while in Paris.
  • Articles of confederation

    Articles of confederation

    This was developed by the second contiential congresss in 1781-1787. This set up a central government for the U.S. and gave congress the ability to create war and settle interstate disputes in America.