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French and Indian War
A war between France and the Natives that resulted in Britain getting tons of land in North America. -
Proclamation of 1763
A document sent by King George III that established the borders of today's USA. -
Acts
The sugar act was introduced, it was a unfair tax on the colonies for the British to get money. This was the first of many taxes to come from the British. -
Boston Massacre
A deadly riot that went from a scuffle between American colonists against one soldier, to a shooting. -
Boston Tea Party
Patriots sneaked onto a bot and dumped 342 chests of British tea to protest the unjust tax on tea. -
Minutemen
These men that were prepared to fight at a minutes notice, were set up all across the 13 colonies. -
First Continental Congress
Delegates from 12 colonies met in Philadelphia, to organize the colonies' resistance to Britain unjust acts. -
"Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death"
In St. John's Church in Richmond Virginia, with war with Britain looming Patrick Henry gave one of the most patriotic speeches in American history. -
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
Paul Revere, along with other riders, were sent to warn the British were coming. They were sent to Concord to warn patriots about the British's coming, and warned many people along the way. -
The Battle of Lexington
The first battle that marked the start of the war for America's independence. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress introduced or brought up the norm of government, using a new paper currency, and appointing generals for the Continental Army. -
George Washington
George Washington was unanimously selected as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
One of George Washington's first battles while being the Commander of the Continental Army. This was an attempt by the British to break the siege that was upon them in Boston. Fortunately, spies warned the Continentals about this and they fortified Bunker Hill. -
Thomas Jefferson
A founding father that wrote the first draft of the Deceleration of Independence, that eventually went through many changes. -
Sam Adams
A founding father that added many changes to the Declaration of Independence. -
The Declaration of Independence
The colonies issued the declaration to Britain and cut ties with their oppressive rulers. -
French Alliance
The Franco-American alliance was an alliance between the Kingdom of France and the United States, basically saying that the French would supply America during the American Revolution. -
Benedict Arnold
In the year 1779, Benedict started collaborating with the British. He agreed to turn over a US post to the British for money. Luckily, he was found to be a traitor. -
The Treaty of Paris
Signed by American and British representatives in Paris resulting in the end of the American Revolution. -
US Constitution
A seven article document with the supreme law of America signed by 39 of the 55 delegates.
