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The French and Indian War begins
The french and indian war started on the western frontier. The indians sided with the french because they were nicer to them and they both fought agenst the british and american colonists. George washington fought with the british against the french and indians. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/frin.htm -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris finally ended the french and indian war. And was signed on September 3, 1783 in paris. http://www.thenagain.info/webchron/usa/TreatyParis.html -
Royal Proclamation (1763)
The proclamation closed off the frontier so the colonies could not settle there. It was put into effect to calm the minds of the indians who thought the colonists would kick them off their land. the colonists thought it was to keep them on the coastline so they were easier to control. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/proc63.htm -
Sugar act
The sugar act put a three cent tax on sugar and increased taxes on coffee and certain kinds of wine. These taxes affected only certain people, but those who were affected were outraged. The taxes were raised without the consent of the colonists. Taxation without representation. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sugaract.htm -
Stamp act
The stamp Act was the first direct tax on colonists. Every newspaper, pamphlet, and other public and legal document had to have a Stamp on it. the colonists responded with force to oppose the stamp act. they thought it was wrong that they all of a sudden had to pay for something that was free before. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/stampact.htm -
Stamp Act Congress
The Stamp Act Congress convened in New York City on October 7, 1765, with nine colonies, represented by 27 delegates, in attendance.The delegates singled out the Stamp Act and the use of the vice admiralty courts for special criticism, yet ended their statement with a pledge of loyalty to the king. http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1221.html -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Act placed new taxes on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea. The colonists rebeled this Act as they did the others before. Eventually the british lifted all the taxes execpt the one on tea. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/townshend.htm -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was when A bunch of colonists threw snowballs at a group of british soldiers. the british shot and killed several americans. the soldiers were tried and found not guilty. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/massacre.htm -
The Boston Tea Party
A group of colonists dressed as indians dumped tea into boston harbor as a responce to the tax on tea. this really made the british mad, and they would close down Boston harbor for a while. http://www.history.com/topics/boston-tea-party -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was a group of 56 delegates from 12 colonies execpt Georgia, who met in Philadelphia to discuss how to react in responce to the intolerable acts. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/congress.htm -
Patrick Henry "Give Me Liberty"
On the 23rd, Henry presented a proposal to organize a volunteer company of cavalry or infantry in every Virginia county. No one who heard them forgot the awesomness of Henry's closing words: "Give me liberty, or give me death!" http://www.history.org/almanack/life/politics/giveme.cfm -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The British decided to march to Concord and take the weapon depo. On their way there they had to march through lexington, massachusetts where they were met by a group of colonial militia men. the militia were forced to retreat but they would eventually defeat the british at Concord. http://www.history.com/topics/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
The sceond continental congress meets
The second continental congress met on MAy, 10, 1775.The leaders agreed that a contenental army will be created. George Washington was named supreme commander. http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h656.html -
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga served as a key point of access to both Canada and the Hudson River Valley during the French and Indian War. The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga was the first American victory of the Revolutionary War, and would give the Continental Army much-needed artillery to be used in future battles. http://www.history.com/topics/capture-of-fort-ticonderoga -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill was mostly around Breed's Hill, during the Siege of Boston early in the Revolutionary War. The battle is named after the adjacent Bunker Hill. the british won but they suffered a lot of cassulties http://www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/42bunker/42bunker.htm -
Midnight ride of Paul Revere
Paul Revere and William Dawes and many others, rode to warn the colonists that the british were coming at the battles of lexington and concord. this gave the colonists an advantage of knowing that the british were coming. http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/ -
British Evacuate Boston
On this day in 1776, British forces are forced to evacuate Boston following General George Washington's successful placement of fortifications and cannons on Dorchester Heights, which overlooks the city from the south. Realizing their position was now indefensible, 11,000 British troops and some 1,000 Loyalists departed Boston by ship. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/british-evacuate-boston -
Declaration of INdependence announced
On this day in 1776, the liberty bell rings out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, summoning citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Four days earlier, the historic document had been adopted by delegates to the Continental Congress http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/liberty-bell-tolls-to-announce-declaration-of-independence -
"common sense" is published
Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. it gave the colonies someone to blame for all their hardships. they now blame the english king. And they should. http://www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense/ -
Washington Captures Trenton
Taking advantage of the open river road, Sullivan's men entered Trenton from the south and sealed off the bridge over Assunpink Creek. As the Americans attacked, Rall attempted to rally his regiments. Goerge Washington would surround the British survivors and force their surrender. http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/americanrevolution/p/American-Revolution-Battle-Of-Trenton.htm -
British Defeated at Saratoga
The first major American victory of the war took place at Saratoga when Continental forces trapped British General John Burgoyne’s army. Burgoyne was forced to surrender on October 17. This would prove to be a turning point in the Revolutionary War, because it wass the Americans first major win. http://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/war-for-independence/timeline-terms/british-defeated-saratoga -
Winter at Valley Forge, PA
Washington needed to find a place for his men. They were low on food. Their uniforms, the few there were, were torn and tattered. Many of the men had no shoes or boots. They had to find some place close so that they could regain their strength and try to get ready for the battles to come. Washington decided on Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. They arrived at Valley Forge on December 19. http://edhelper.com/ReadingComprehension_35_219.html -
John Paul Jones defeats the Serapis
John Paul Jones lead the Bonhomme Richard to defeat the H.S. Serapis. The battle took place at point-blank range and it lasted about three and a half hours. He won the battle and took the Serapis as a prize. http://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/573976 -
Benedict Arnold Plans Found Out
Andre and Arnold were negotiating Arnold's betrayl of the American cause. They corresponded for months during which Arnold frequently supplied the British with information on American plans. They tried to meet and got behind American lines. He was captured and his plans were found out. Arnold escaped though. http://us.peeplo.com/search/?q=benedict%20arnold&type=web&from=adgsp5 -
Cornwallis Surrenders
Cornwallis formally surendered 8,000 British solders at Yorktown. Cornwallis had setlled his troops in Yorktown and troops of the Continental Army were sent to block the British troops from making a land escape. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/revolut/jb_revolut_yorktown_1.html -
The "Crisis" published
Thomas Paine wrote this collection of articles spaning from December 23, 1776 to April 19, 1783. These articles were all about his support of the American Revolution. These articles greatly increaced colonial moral. http://www.bookrags.com/research/the-crisis-by-thomas-paine-arrl-04/
