Columbus to the Constitution

By KaiParker
  • French & Indian War

    French & Indian War

    North American colonies, the French, and Native American tribes fought for control over North American land.
  • The Proclamation of 1763

    The Proclamation of 1763

    To compromise with the Native Americans, The Proclamation prohibited colonists from taking the land left behind after the French and Indian War.
  • The Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act enforced tax on sugar, molasses, and other imported goods to increase revenue.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    Colonists surrounded and insulted British soldiers, leading to the soldiers shooting at the crowd and causing an outroar.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    To protest against taxes, the colonists dumped chests of tea into the harbor.
  • 1st Continental Congress

    1st Continental Congress

    Delegates from 12 of 13 colonies met to discuss the future of America with Peyton Randolph as the president.
  • 2nd Continental Congress

    2nd Continental Congress

    The following year, the 2nd Continental Congress met inside Independence Hall to prepare for war.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The declaration, mostly written by Thomas Jefferson, would go on to become the founding document of the United States.
  • 3/5 Compromise

    3/5 Compromise

    The compromise was reached at the Constitutional Convention, determining that three out of five slaves was counted when determining a state's total population.
  • Signing of U.S. Constitution

    Signing of U.S. Constitution

    39 out of 55 delegates signed the new document, laying the frame for the nation's federal government.