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French and Indian War
A war fought between Britain and France over territory, which eventually put Britain in debt. -
The Stamp Act
When the British Parliament imposed a direct tax on the British colonies that were stationed in America. It enforced a tax on all of the paper documents that came from the colonies. -
Boston Massacre
A street fight between a mob of patriots and a group of British soldiers. Five colonists died during this street fight. -
Boston Tea Party
A political protest that occurred in Boston for Britain imposing "taxation without representation". The Sons of Liberty dumped 300+ chests of tea into the water at the docks. -
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
Paul Revere rode horseback to warn and alert the colonial militia about the British troops. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
"The shot heard around the world."
The first military interactions that kicked off the American Revolutionary War. Hundreds of British troops marched to Concord from Boston to seize an arms cache. -
The Second Continental Congress
Several delegates from the 13 colonies grouped together at the convention. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The patriots were defeated by the British in Massachusetts after the patriots tried to prevent a British attack. -
Delegates sign the Declaration of Independence
Fifty-six members of congress sign their signatures on a copy of the Declaration of Independence. -
Battle of Long Island
The Redcoats successfully defeated George Washington's patriots. -
Lafayette Arrives in Philadelphia
Lafayette arrives to Philadelphia to join the service as major general. -
Articles of Confederation
A written document that established the laws and functions of the United States after they declared independence from Britain. -
the French Alliance
A written pact the confirmed the French agreed to provide many supplies for America during the Revolutionary War. -
Surrender at Yorktown
Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington in Yorktown, Virginia, -
Treaty of Paris
Written document that acknowledged American independence and declared an end to the Revolutionary War. -
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Shay's Rebellion
A protest rebellion against America engraving high taxes onto their citizens. -
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Constitutional Convention
A convention called to discuss the revision of the Articles of Confederation amongst the delegates. -
U.S Constitution was Signed
A written frame for America's new government and laws and established the basic rights for their citizens. -
Residence Act
Established the permanent capital of the U.S. on the Potomac River. -
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the War of 1812
A war fought between the U.S. and Great Britain after Britain violated the U.S. maritime rights. During this war, the Capital building was burned down.
