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The Stamp Act of 1765 was an Act of Great Britain that imposed a direct tax on the British Colonies in America that had many printed material to be produced into stamped paper, it served the purpose to help the British troops stationed in the colonies during the Seven Years’ War.
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The Townshend Act was one of the four acts, the purpose was to give money and imported goods to the British soldiers. But once again it angered the citizens and colonies to the cause of the “taxation without representation”. So they boycotted the British goods.
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The DeWint House was an undercover base for George Washington when he was the Commander in Chief during the American Revolution as he was a guest that stayed there.
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The Boston Massacre happened because British soldiers harassed and killed several people when a patriot mob shot gunfire at a little boy from Boston concluding in a brawl which was publicized, greatly, creating the Boston Massacre.
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The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts. Some American colonists were frustrated by the imposition of “taxation without representation,” and wanted the will of independence. So they started to rebel by dumping 342 chests of tea from a British brand label into the harbor creating a ruckus.
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On September 5th, 1774, Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia hosted the first Constitutional Convention. Delegates from all 13 colonies, except Georgia, met to address the colonies' opposition to Parliament's actions. The declaration declared that the colonies would remain loyal to the British but free from the British. They also used this opportunity to create the USA flag.
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Patrick Henry gave his famous speech at the Virginia Convention. His speech was designed to persuade the convention to pass a resolution authorizing the distribution of Virginian troops to fight in the Revolutionary War. The most thriving quote in his speech, "Give me liberty or give me death," meaning that he would rather meet death than live in a world without liberty.
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The Lexington and Concord battle was to capture rebel leaders such as Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington as well as to confiscate the weapons that were stored in Concord as the result placed that Britain won.
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Bunker Hill was a battle that was fought in the early times of the American Revolutionary War, the battle was fought by the British because they wanted to gain an advantage by taking the two hills that include Bunker Hill and Breed’s Hill.
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Common Sense was published anonymously, but it was later revealed that Thomas Paine was the author. The pamphlet based on independence from England and the establishment of a democratic republic. As civilians read the pamphlet, they realized they lacked the freedom they deserved.
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The Declaration of Independence was a document that served the purpose of separation from the British. This was an issued topic for several years, but it didn't happen until the second Constitutional Congress. Finally, on July 4th, Congress finally voted on using the document and the 13 colonies were free from the British which also led to the formation of the USA.
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George Washington led the Continental Army across the frozen and dangerous Delaware River into New Jersey to ambush the British army that was stationed in Trenton. This assault was quite successful because the Hessians were not expecting it in such weather. This surprise attack was a huge victory for the Americans, as it helped in their victory in the war.
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The battle of Saratoga was a major turning point in the American Revolution when the Americans won and took an end to the British threat. It gave a major turning point when mutual rivals teamed against the British and attacked when Bourgogne moved some troops in an attempt to sabotage the American position.
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The Articles of Confederation were accepted by the Second Continental Congress after months of debate. This article was the United States of America's first constitution, and it was agreed on by all 13 colonies. The purpose of the Articles was to establish a strong government that functioned well without having so much power but also allowing freedom and independence.
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The battle of Monmouth was the longest one-day battle in the war that happened near the Monmouth Courthouse. It was fought because American colonists rejected the idea from the British Parliament to govern the 13 colonies without representation. After the Americans won, it boosted the morale and strengthened Washington’s position in the army.
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In River Vale, New Jersey there was a surprise attack from the British against the 3rd Regiment of Continental Light Dragoons. The battle also included many unexpected casualties that undermined expectations. It was under the command of Colonel George Baylor, therefore it was named the ‘Baylor’s Massacre’.
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The Execution of thirty-year-old Major John Andre was because he was an accomplice of Benedict Arnold for an attempted surrender at the fort at West Point, New York. He was then later captured by the Patriots after finding a document in his boot and was hanged.
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The Siege of Yorktown occurred because Cornwallis was in Yorktown as well as a major army of Great Britain. George Washington had found out and entrapped them while forcing them to surrender.
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The Treaty of Paris was an ending supplement to the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States signed by Franklins, Adams, Jay at the Hotel d’York, and King George ||| of Great Britain. Which also resulted in the new nation territory east of the Mississipi River.
