American republic

Birth of the American Republic

By Nia Weary
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    Taxing sugar and coffee
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    Taxed any paper product
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    5 people died
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    Protest a tax on tea
  • The Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Colonists and British finally erupted into war
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The Second Continental Congress met and voted to declare independence from Britain
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    American troops defeated the British
  • British Surrender at Yorktown

    British Surrender at Yorktown

    French fleet blockaded Chesapeake Bay
  • Ratification of US Constitution

    Ratification of US Constitution

    “Redraft” the Articles of Confederation