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The Stamp Act
In order to pay off their debt from the French and Indian War, Britain passed laws that said the colonies had to pay them taxes. -
The Boston Massacre
Colonists were rioting and provoking British soldiers. One of the soldiers thought he heard someone say fire, then the British soldiers started firing, killing 5 colonists -
The Boston Tea Party
Outraged by the taxes on tea and other goods, the colonists dressed up as American Indians and destroyed the tea and other goods sent from Britain on one of their ships. -
The Coercive Acts
A series of laws which closed the Boston Harbor until the destroyed tea was paid for, put an English man onto the colonies council, and gave sweeping power to the English military. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
British troops were on their way to Concord to resupply and American spies heard and reported it and were ready for them when they arrived. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
First major battle of the American Revolution. Ended in British victory but let the Americans know that they had a chance. -
Thomas Paine "Common Sense"
Thomas Paine writes about the problems with the British rule in a way that everyone can understand. -
The Declaration of Independence
A documentation of the Americans declaration of independence from Britain with a list of grievances. -
The Great Fire of New York
About 25% of New York burned down during the fire which is believed to be started by Americans trying to take back New York. -
The Battle of Trenton
The Americans surprised German forces and defeated them as well as captured them while losing very few men. This battle boosted the Americans morale. -
The Battle of Saratoga
A big turning point for the Americans after a series of losses. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
American victory over Loyalists in South Carolina. The battle came after many defeats and boosted morale. -
The Battle of Cowpens
A turning point in the battle to liberate South Carolina from British control. This ultimately leads to the end of the war. -
The Battle of Yorktown
British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his army surrendered to George Washington’s American force and its French allies, concluding the American Revolution. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed as a peace treaty between Britain and America -
U.S. officially recognized as an Independent nation
After defeating Britain, the colonies are officially known as The United States of America. -
Debt
The U.S. had to repay those who helped them in their battle against Britain as well as rebuild their own nation. -
High Unemployment
With so many buildings and work spaces being destroyed many people were left without jobs. -
Issues involving Women's Rights and Slavery
Even after the war and everyone coming together in the struggle slaves were not freed and women still did not have as many rights as men. -
U.S. Constitution
The Constitution was implemented in order to guarantee basic rights and freedoms. Also established national government and fundamental laws
