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French & American Revolution

  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War
    This war between Britain and France ended with the British deeply in debt, and demanding more revenue from the colonies. With the defeat of the French, the colonies became less dependent on Britain for protection.
  • Proclimation of 1763

    Proclimation of 1763
    Forbid settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    Required tax stamps on many items and documents, for instance playing cards, newspapers, and marriage licenses.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    The british soilders and colonist fought openly in Boston.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Colonists disguised as Indians dumped tea overboard from 3 ships in Boston Harbor.
  • Intolerable Acts

    Intolerable Acts
    Passed in response to the Boston Tea Party and placed restrictions on the colonists including outlawing town meetings and the closing of Boston Harbor.
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress
    12 of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia from September-October, 1774. One of the main results of this was the creation of The Association calling for a boycott of British goods.
  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord
    In April, British troops were ordered to Lexington and Concord to seize stores of colonial gunpowder and to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock, this was the first instance of open warfare.
  • Second Continental Congress

    Second Continental Congress
    All 13 colonies were represented at this meeting in Philadelphia, George Washington was named head of the Continental Army.
  • Bunker Hill

    Bunker Hill
    A major victory for the colonist, caused George III to proclaim the colonies in rebellion.