Mid Term project

Project

Period: Feb 13, 1770 to Feb 13, 1840

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

there was a fist fight that broke out over jobs which later led to the death of 5 colonist. the fight was over colonist and british soilders fighting and it led to them shooting the colonist.

Boston Tea party

Dec 16, 1773

the boston tea party was when inians poored 1800 pounds of tea into boston harbor

Thomas Jefferson

Apr 7, 1776

Thomas jefferson was known for his intelagence and also well known for the declaration of independence.

Declaration of independence

Jul 4, 1776

the declaration of independence is an important part of history it's purpose or meaning if you will is to be for "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness."

article of confederation

Mar 1, 1781

the article of confedertion is a document the basicly saidwe can form the u.s

treaty of paris

Sep 1, 1783

this treaty was signed and basicly said that the u.s had terrtority from the atlantic ocean to mississippi and canada and florida

shay rebellion

Jul 1, 1786

shays rebelion was farmers protesting against them lossing their farms to creditors in other words to the government

three branches of government

Sep 17, 1787

Three branches of goernment: Legislative branch- which makes laws. Executive branch- this branch enfoces the laws Judicial branch- this branch interprets laws

washington becomes president

Apr 16, 1789

G. washington didn't chose to become president but he was chosen by the people who wanted a strong nation leader which washington was

Bill of rights

Dec 21, 1791

the bill of rghts are the first 10 amendments which are basicly human rights and rights to vote, to freedom of speech, to relgion etc...