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The French and Indian War
France's expansion of the Ohio River caused conflict between the British. The Indians allies on both the French and British, the British won the war. Twenty- year old George Washington was sent as a representative to the French stay away from Fort Duquesne. This war lasted for nine years. The F&I war was the beginning for the Americans that make them think about Independence. -
The Proclamation of 1763
Colonists wanted to spread land past the Appalachian Mountains But England did not allow the colonist to go past AM. England didn't want the colonists to past the Appalachian Mountains because they didn't want to protect the colonist from the Native Americans. -
The Stamp Act
A tax on printed materials including pamphlets, posters, wills, diplomas, and other legal documents. The British Parliament enacted a revenue from the colonists by having a stamp on all legal documents. This tax was a way to support Great Britain after the French and Indian War. -
Christopher Seider
An eleven-year boy who was in the Boys of Liberty. He shot and killed by a Loyalist of the name Ebenezer Richarson. He was one of the first deaths of the American Revolution. -
The Boston Massacre
One a cold snowing evening an argument between a British soldier and a Boston citizen about money issues. The colonists joined their fellow man and started to throw snowballs and stones at the British soldiers. Someone shouted fire and one soldier fired, five were killed and six were wounded. Crispus Attucks was one of the five that died during this bloodshed. -
Don't tread on me
A flag named after an American general and politician Christopher Gadsden. The flag was designed during the American Revolution to tell Britain not to bother with the colonists or they'll fight back.Later used for a motto flag for the Marines. -
Battles Lexington and Concord
British troops ere sent to seize weapons at the militia at Concord. Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott were sent out to spread the news. Prescott was the only patriot leader to be successful to make it to Concord. -
2nd Continental Congress
All thirteen colonies came together that was appointed by Washington. The Olive Branch Petition was issued in the Petition the colonists apologies for the pervious bloodshed but the colonists want Human Rights. -
Battle of Bunker (Breed's Hill)
The British won the battle of Bunker Hil because the Americans ran out of ammunition. Originally the battle was taken place on Bunker Hill but had to be relocated. The Continential Amry gained lost the battle but gained more confidence. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington decided to attack Trenton New Jersey. Washington split up his men under General Nathaniel Greene and General John Sullivan. Washington defeated the Hessians, he knew that he needed more men so he planned 2,400 men of his army, 1,900 men under Colonel John Cadwalader, and 700 men under General James Ewing's. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle was the turning point of the war because we as Americans convinced the French to join us. The battle lasted for fourteen days and was a victory for the Continental Army. -
Valley Forge
The Continental Army commanded by General Washington arrived at Vally Forge six days before Christmas. Washington wanted to go to Valley Forge to watch out for British troops and iron ore. -
Battle of King's Mountain
The Americans charged at the hillside against the loyalists. Colonel Ferguson tried to retreat but end up being shot and died at the battle. This was the turning point of the south and the death of Colonel Furguson. -
Battle of Yorktown
General Cornwallis's army surrendered to Washington and French allies. Admiral de Grasse prevented the British ships to come to rescue Cornwallis. Cornwallis did not show because he embarrassed that his army surrender. This battle showed that Washington was a great leader. With the help of a French General Comte de Rochambeau troops. -
Treaty of Paris
This was officially the end of the American Revolution War. John Adams and John Jay arrange a peace agreement or treaty for King George 3rd. The treaty accepted the area of the Mississippi River and making a way to expand westward. The United States made a decision to use the power to end the persecution of the Loyalists by the state and local government. The United States and Great Britain agreed not to stop lenders from finding a way to owed back their debt. -
The Federalist Papers
An eighty-five article and essay Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay tried to persuade the public to ratify the Consitution in Philadelphia. In May 1787 fifty-five delegates came together to talk about the lack of weak government of the Articles of Confederation The first seventy-seven essays included James Madison's Federalist 10, book. -
The United States Constitution
James Madison who was our founding father wrote the Constitution in the Philadelphia Convention also known as the Constitutional Convention. This was an established government, basic laws, and wish certain rights for the people. -
The Judiciary Act
President George Washington settled the first Supreme Court. This was led to the legislative less of a say so. The Supreme Court now will have one chief and five associates. With serious cases with state or federal courts. -
The Bill of Rights
Originally the first ten amendments to the constitution. The amendments talk about people's liberty and the limits of the government. Later the constitution became of the state and federal. -
War of 1812
Great Britain had conflicts with French general Napolean Bonaparte. Great Britain tried to restrict the United States trade while Americans wanted the territory. This was considered the second Independence.
