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A North American conflict between Great Britain and France, with both sides being supported by various Native American tribes. The war began with often unplanned, fight or conflicts on the Ohio Valley, including a notable conflict led by George Washington. The British won in the end and gaining control of vast territories in North America, including Canada and all French lands east of the Mississippi River.
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It was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. However, it didn't go into effect until November 1, 1765. The act mandated the purchase of tax stamps for various paper goods. The consequences of the taxes was widespread protests, boycotts of British goods, and violence targeting stamp distributors. -
The Sons of Liberty was a group of people who opposed British rule and taxation. Some prominent members included Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, Patrick Henry, and Benedict Arnold. The Sons of Liberty's actions were instrumental by raising awareness about the colonial grievances, mobilizing a resistance against British rule. The group eventually disbanded. -
The Townshend Acts was a series of British laws placed on taxed goods imported into the American colonies, like glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. The acts were aimed to raise revenue to pay for British troops and more. By placing taxes on imported goods it led to increased prices for colonists and reduced profits for colonial merchants.
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The location of the battle was on King Street (now State Street) in Boston. The participants were British soldiers of the 29th regiment and a crowd of American colonists. The cause was growing tensions over taxation and occupation.
The outcome was the British soldiers firing on the crowd killing five people, Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, Samuel Maverick, and Patrick Carr. -
The Boston Tea Party happened because the American colonists was acting out of defiance against the British rule and taxation. Three ships were involved in The Boston Tea Party, the Dartmouth, the Eleanor, and the Beaver, according to the Nantucket Historical Association, there was a fourth ship (the William) but it was lost off Cape Cod in a storm. The Boston Tea Party was organized and carried out by a group of Patriots named the Sons of Liberty, led by someone called Samuel Adams. -
The First Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia. The mane purpose was to address the insufferable acts. A series of severe measures imposed by the British Parliament following the Boston Tea Party. Some key attendees included Samuel Adams, John Adams, George Washington, and Patrick Henry.
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While it was named The Battle of Bunker Hill, the battle was really fought on a hill named Breed's Hill, closer to Charles River. The British had the victory but it boosted American morale and their willingness to fight for their independence. Thought the British won they suffered over 1,000 casualties (killed and wounded), while American losses were only around 450. -
The adopted of the Declaration of Independence signified the thirteen American colonies' declaration of independence from Great Britain. The actual signing of the Declaration of Independence was written on parchment, later on August 2, 1776. Thomas Jefferson is considered the person who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. -
Key Figures the the battle besides George Washington was Colonel Johann Rall, the Hessian commander who was wounded in the battle. There was a surprise attack on the Hessian garrison in Trenton occurred in the morning. The Hessians were largely caught off guard and quickly overwhelmed. The American victory at Trenton was decisive, with the capture of over 900 Hessian soldiers and significant supplies. -
Location of the battle took place near Camden, South Carolina. The British had around 2,200 troops, while the Americans numbered over 4,000. The Battle of Camden was the worst defeat for the Continental Army. The casualties on the battle resulted in a major defeat for the Americans, with roughly 2,000 casualties, the British losses were significantly lighter, around 324. -
The Battle of Yorktown is also known as the Siege of Yorktown. Casualties to the British were significant, with about 7,000-7,700 soldiers captured. Casualties on the American side was much lower, with around 88 killed and 301 wounded. The American and French forces won The Battle of Yorktown while the British commander, surrendered his army over.
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Treaty of Paris refers to a series of peace treaties signed in Paris. The most well-known is the one was signed on September 3, 1783 and the one I'm talking about. Key Outcomes of the Treaty of Paris is the British recognition of the U.S. independence, the depiction of U.S. boundaries, and fishing rights for Americans off the coast of Newfoundland, lastly the agreement on the withdrawal of British forces from the United States. -
An agreement during the Constitutional Convention where enslaved people were counted as three-fifths of a person for purposes of taxation and representation in the House of Representatives. The compromise also affected how much each state would contribute in taxes to the federal government. The terms was that three out of every five enslaved people would be counted for both legislative representation. -
The Great Compromise also known as the Connecticut Compromise. A crucial agreement that resolved the dispute between large and small states regarding representation in the U.S. Congress. The compromise continues to shape the structure and function of the U.S. Congress.