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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a world war that lasted nine years in which France and Great Britain fought over territories in North America. Not only this, but there was debate as to which culture was going to dominate the new North America colonies. The war ended in 1763 because the Treaty of 1763 was created and signed. -
Treaty of 1763
This treaty was what ended the French and Indian War. In the treaty, the majority of the territories were returned to their original owners. Granted, Britain had the most gain by owning the east side of Mississippi, leaving New Orleans with the French. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was a rule that declared the colonists couldn't settle anywhere west of the Appalachian Mountains line. Anyone who was already settled there, had to move. The colonists didn't like this because they just had a war for this land and didn't even get to settle on it. -
Committees of Correspondence
The Committees of Correspondence was originally started to encourage people to fight against the British's rules. They used these committees to interact and communicate with the other colonies. These committees were especially helpful in uniting the colonies and getting everyone to fight against the British together. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act is an act where the British Parliament by taxing all documents such as newspapers, legal, and commercial documents. The colonists didn't like this because they believed it was unfair to them for being n=taxed for no reason. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre occurred on King Street in Boston. It began as a brawl between colonists and British soldiers. The colonists were throwing snowballs and yelling at the soldiers, and in return, the soldiers shot and killed five colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was an event in which the American colonists dumped 342 chests of newly imported tea into the Boston Harbor. The colonists were finally fed up with the British's tax on tea and already angry over the Boston Massacre. This event was the first major fight back to the British. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable acts were laws enforced by the British as a way to punish the colonists for defying them at the Boston Tea Party. The five Intolerable Acts were the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act, the Quartering Act, and the Quebec Act. These acts weren't necessary and were just a means to punish the colonists, which angered them more. -
Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the battles to basically start off the American Revolution. There had always been problems and tension between the colonies and the British, but these battles are what really began the revolution and when the colonists had finally had enough. They British and the colonists were at war. -
Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought in the beginning of the American Revolution. This was the first time the New England colonies and the British faced each other in battle. The New England colonies may have lost the battle, but it started something bigger. -
Publication of Common Sense
The publication of Common Sense was on January 10th, 1776. Common Sense was a book published anonymously that was encouraging colonists to fight for a more fair and equal government system. As soon as it was published, it became a sensation and the colonists started to follow the book's advice. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document stating the principles our government is based on and the rights we should have. The declaration stated how the colonies were freeing themselves from the British rule and creating their own government. -
Trenton
The Battles of Trenton took over a span on nine days, These battles were the first victories won by George Washington. This victory gave the colonies hope and more trust in Washington in his leadership abilities. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge is one of the caps for the continental army during the Revolutionary War. During this time, the soldiers had few to no resources. In the end, they were brought together and better trained. Not only this, but they all trusted George Washington because he stayed in the camp with them all winter, trying to help. -
Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a decided turning point in the Revolutionary War. There were two battles within that were eighteen days apart. This battle was a definite victory for the Continental Army and a major turning pointing the war. -
Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens occurred in South Carolina when the American soldiers attacked the British. There were many casualties on the British side. This battle became a turning point for the South's war campaign. -
Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown when the British army surrendered to the American and French allies. This battle was displayed as the last major battle of the revolution. Not only this, but it solidified Washington's position as a trustworthy and good leader which lead to him being elected as the first President. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
The Treaty of Paris was the treaty that formally ended the American Revolution. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and John Jay signed alongside the representatives of King George III. The British recognized the colonies efforts to be independant and gave them most of the territory East of the Mississippi River in return. This land doubled the size of America.
