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The French and Indian War is also known as the seven year's War, because it went on from 1754 to 1763 making it 7 years. The war started over disputes over land, resources, and trade routes in the Ohio River Valley, both the British and French wanted to expand land. There was approximately 19,000 people killed during the war. The War ended with the Treaty of Paris on February 10th, 1763
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(Took effect November 1 ,1765) The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by the British parliament that made American colonies to pay a tax on printed materials. The materials are the following: Legal documents, Newspapers, playing cards, and all printed materials. The tax was to be paid by buying a British stamp. This act was important because it was the first direct tax forced on the American colonies by Britain.
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Sons of Liberty were a American group of colonist that formed to protest against British rule and taxes. The group was formed in response to the Stamp Act of 1765. The group mainly focused on defending the rights of the colonist and to protest when they saw unfair British rule. Key members of Sons of Liberty are: Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, and lastly Joseph Warren.
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The Acts were named after Charles Townshend, who actually sponsored them. They had taxes on goods: tea, paint, glass, paper, and as well as to strengthen customs Enforcement and punish smugglers. The Acts were not liked by the civilians, this caused them to have significant colonial resistance and boycotts. With the civilians boycotting and having colonial resistance it caused a partial repeal in 1770, with everything but tea.
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The Boston Massacre followed the end of the French and Indian War that happened between 1754-1763. The massacre was political tension between the British soldiers and American colonist that turned violent and deadly. That day started with a heated argument resulted in a physical incident which was spread around the colony. With the 300-400 crowd of people gathering around it, It turns Violent and that's when gun shots ring out, 5 people are killed. -
The Boston Massacre took place 3 years before the Boston Tea Party. After the French and Indian War, Britain found themselves in debt. On December 16, 1773 the American Colonist disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians. They boarded the Ship and dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor. -
The Intolerable Acts is also known as the Coercive Acts in Britain. It was four laws passed by the British parliament in 1774. It was also a punishment for the events of the Boston Tea Party. The acts were to assert British authority and control the colonies. It had 4 acts, they are the following: Boston Justice Act, Massachusetts Government Acts, Administration of Justice Act, and Quartering Act.
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These Battles were the first military attacks the American Revolutionary War did. The British troops were to take the American colony weapons and to arrest the leaders. At the first the British were successful, eventually they were forced to retreat to Boston because they had heavy losses. The battle showed that the colonists were ready and willing to fight for there rights. -
This Battle was a early development of the American Revolutionary War. Although the British won it had a big cost, it showed the colonist's willingness to engage in fighting. Britain had 1,054 casualties, while the American colonist only 450. Even though America lost they showed the British that they are serious about it. -
The Olive Branch Petition was the final attempt to avoid a big war between Great Britain and the American colonist. It was mainly written by John Dickinson. It was written to stop a declaration of war. The petition was drafted and then sent after conflict had happened at Lexington Conard and the Battle of Bunker Hill. -
Was written to argue for American independence from the British rule. The pamphlet was powerful and written in plain language to persuade the colonist. The pamphlet was spread wide and had grown popularity fast. This played a key role in helping get support for the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Yorktown was a important siege during the American Revolutionary War. The British General Surrendered (British General Cornwallis) after being weakened. The French navy played a huge role in the War, they were under the command of Admiral de Grasse. Weeks after the siege Cornwallis's surrendered his army to General George Washington, it's a huge blow to Britain.
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The Treaty of Paris helped end the American Revolutionary War and help recognize the United States as an independent nation. The Treaty also help establish the boundaries of the new nation. It also helped let the United States and Great Britain navigate the Mississippi River. The Treaty was recognized as a landmark for America. -
The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia, and was to address the shortcomings. 12 spokesmen from the 13 original states were there to speak. The purpose was to create the new frame of the government. George Washington lead the meetings, while James Madison documented the progress and process.
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The Great Compromise is also known as the the Connecticut Compromise. It was a important agreement that happened during the 1787 constitutional Convention. It was written to resolve conflict between small and large states. This is what gave us two senator's per state and the House of Representative's.