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End of the French and Indian War
The French and Indian War officially came to an end with the signing of The Treaty of Paris -
Proclamation of 1763
King George III issues A proclamation that the colonies are not allowed to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. -
The Stamp act
Parliament passes the Stamp Act requiring colonies to use paper printed in London, carrying a revenue stamp. -
The Quartering Act
A law requiring colonist to provide housing for British troops. -
Stamp Act Congress
The first representatives of the colonies unify to protest the Stamp Act. -
Boston Massacre
Local citizens threw oyster shells, stones, and sticks at British troops. Thus causing them to open fire on the crowd. -
Tea act
An act passed by parliament, to help out the East India Trading company. It allowed the company to export it's tea tax free to the colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
Disguised as Native Americans, the Sons Of Liberty raid a ship carrying tea. The party proceeded to dump containers of tea into Boston Harbor. -
Coercive Acts
A series of laws passed by Parliament. They were designed to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party. The acts included the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act, the Quebec Act, and a revision to the Quartering Act. These laws were passed between March 31, 1774- June 22, 1774 -
First Continental Congress
12 of the 13 colonies sent representatives to discuss the Coercive Acts. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the Revolutionary War. The battle was between the British army and colonial militia. It came as a surprise victory, as the militia won the battle. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress established the Declaration of Independence. Thus, declaring themselves an independent nation. -
New York Campaign
A series of battles for control of New York City, The campaign was a major upset for the Continental Army. General Washington was forced to retreat. The campaign took place between July 1776- March 1777. -
Battle of Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne found his army surrounded by American forces. After losing two battles, the General was forced to surrender. The battle took place between September 19, 1777- October 17, 1777 -
Southern Campaign
After the lose of Saratoga, British leaders decided to refocus their actions to the south. Hoping for loyalists support to overpower the Continental Army. The campaign saw the Capture of several American cities including Savannah and Charleston. The Southern Campaign took place between December 29, 1778- October 19, 1781. -
Articles of Confederation
The first attempt by the Continental Congress to establish a constitution. The Articles of Confederation was plagued with problems. It offered little, in the form of a central government. Leading states to be in a constant state of quarreling. The Articles of Confederation last from March 1, 1781- September 13, 1788 -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown marked the surrender of British forces. It was a decisive victory for General George Washington. During the battle General Washington's army met General Cornwallis' army. With the aid of French De Grasse. The battle took place between September 28, 1781- October 19, 1781. -
Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention was convened at Independence Hall to solve the problems of the Articles of Confederation. The original intention was to revise the Articles of Confederation. However due to opposition to the bill, the Constitution was written. The Constitutional Convention lasted from May 25, 1787- September 17, 1787. -
Ratification of the Constitution
12 amendments were established by by the Constitutional Congress. They were sent to individual states to be ratified. Thus establishing the Bill of Rights.
