Early American History

  • The Puritans known as Pilgrims leave Britain for America.

    The Puritans known as Pilgrims leave Britain for America.

  • The Puritans found the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

    The Puritans found the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

  • The Quakers establish Pennsylvania.

    The Quakers establish Pennsylvania.

  • England unites with Scotland to form Britain.

    England unites with Scotland to form Britain.

  • Britain and France fight for control of North America.

    Britain and France fight for control of North America.

  • Parliament places taxes through the Stamp Act.

    Parliament places taxes through the Stamp Act.

  • The Boston Massacre occurs and five people are killed.

    The Boston Massacre occurs and five people are killed.

  • The Tea Act is passed.

    The Tea Act is passed.

  • Delegates from each colony meet in Philadelphia.

    Delegates from each colony meet in Philadelphia.

  • The first battle of the American of the Revolution happens in Lexington.

    The first battle of the American of the Revolution happens in Lexington.

  • The Declaration of Independence is passed by Congress and America is free.

    The Declaration of Independence is passed by Congress and America is free.

  • The Battle of Yorktown ends the American Revolution.

    The Battle of Yorktown ends the American Revolution.