Events of the American Revolution

French & Indian War

May 28, 1754

This provided Great Britain gains in North America but there were disagreements between the policy and paying for the war. That all started the French & Indian War.

Stamp Act of 1765

Mar 22, 1765

The stamp act was an imposed tax on all paper and official documents. This is still around today and we stamp every official mail, document, etc.

Townshend Act of 1767

Jun 15, 1767

This was to help pay expenses in the governor and American colonies. This passed taxes on glass, lead, paper, and tea.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

the Boston Tea Party was an American protest by the sons of Liberty in Boston Massachusetts.

Battles of Lexington & Concord

Apr 19, 1775

This battle was the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary war.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

In this battle, the American patriots were defeated but they proved that they can hold themselves against the superior British army.

Declaration of Independence adopted

Jul 4, 1776

The declaration of independence is what we celebrate every year on July 4th.

treaty of paris

Sep 3, 1783

This is when American colonies and great Britain recognized the united states as an indivual nation.

Constitutional Convention

Apr 14, 1787

This event was to decide how America was going to be governed.

3/5 Compromise

Jun 11, 1787

This was saying 3/5slaves was counted when determining a states populations.

Great Compromise

Jul 16, 1787

This provided a dual system of congressional representation.

Bill of Rights adopted

Dec 15, 1790

The bill of rights day is December 15th, and this is celebrating our freedom.