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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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First major battle of the American Revolution. Ended in British victory but let the Americans know that they had a chance.
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Thomas Paine writes about the problems with the British rule in a way that everyone can understand.
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A documentation of the Americans declaration of independence from Britain with a list of grievances.
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About 25% of New York burned down during the fire which is believed to be started by Americans trying to take back New York.
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The Americans surprised German forces and defeated them as well as captured them while losing very few men. This battle boosted the Americans morale.
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A big turning point for the Americans after a series of losses.
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American victory over Loyalists in South Carolina. The battle came after many defeats and boosted morale.
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A turning point in the battle to liberate South Carolina from British control. This ultimately leads to the end of the war.
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British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his army surrendered to George Washington’s American force and its French allies, concluding the American Revolution.
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The Treaty of Paris was signed as a peace treaty between Britain and America
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After defeating Britain, the colonies are officially known as The United States of America.
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The U.S. had to repay those who helped them in their battle against Britain as well as rebuild their own nation.
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With so many buildings and work spaces being destroyed many people were left without jobs.
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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.
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The Constitution was implemented in order to guarantee basic rights and freedoms. Also established national government and fundamental laws
