-
The French and Indian war (1754-1763). A north American conflict between great Britain and France. With both sides enlisting the support of various Native American tribes.
-
The sons of liberty were a group of American colonists. Who opposed British rule and taxation without representation. They are known for their organized resistance. -
The Boston Massacre was a deadly clash between British soldiers and American colonists in Boston. It started as a street brawl and escalated when British soldiers fired into the crowd. -
The Boston tea party was a political protest that occurred in Boston. American colonists disguised as native Americans. They boarded ships and dumped 342 chest of tea into the harbor. -
The First Continental congress convened in Philadelphia. It brought together delegates from 12 of the 13 American colonies. They discuss their grievances against the British government.
-
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, are recognized as the first military encounter of the American Revolutionary War. These battles sparked by British attempts to seize colonial military supplies -
The Second Continental Congress shortly af6ter the start of the Revolutionary War. This meeting happened at the Pennsylvania State House. Known as the Independence Hall -
The Battle of Bunker Hill though a British tactical victory was a morale boost for the American Continental Army. Despite being forced to run due to running out of ammo. The American army Forces inflicted heavy casualties on the British. -
The battle of Trenton was a pivotal moment in the American revolutionary war. George Washington led the continental army in a surprise attack against Germany. -
The battle of Camden was a significant defeat for there American continental army during the revolutionary war. British forces decisively routed the American troops. the victory allowed the British to solidify their control. -
The battle of Yorktown was a decisive siege during the American revolutionary war. A combined American and France force. Surrounding and trapped the British army. -
The Treaty of Paris refers to a series of peace Treaties signed in Paris. This treaty formally ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States. -
The Constitutional Convention was a gathering of delegates form 12 of the 13 original American states. The primary goal was to revise the existing articles. This created a new form of government. -
The Great Compromise was a crucial agreement. It resolved the conflict between large and small states regarding representation in the new US Congress. -
A joint house and senate conference committee settled remaining disagreements. President Washington sent copies of the 12 amendments adopted by the Congress to the states.
You are not authorized to access this page.