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Zenger Trial

Nov 17, 1734

Zenger was charged with libel which at the time meant that he printed things against the government.
Lawyer was the later first treasuerer Alexander Hamilton
Not guilty
Another reason why the people wanted to be free of Brittish control.

Seven Year's War Begins

May 15, 1754

Seven Years WarBetween Brittish and French
Fought over the American colonies
Leads to explusion of all French in the colonies
Brittish gained full control of the New World
George Washington fought a few battles against the French.

Albany Congress

Jun 19, 1754

Albany Congress People thought war with French was going to happen
Wanted to better relationshipsw with Indian Tribes
Iriquois took Brittish side in exchange for weapons and supplies.

Pontiac's Rebellion

Aug 31, 1763

Pontiac's RebellionOccured in The Great Lakes area
Military stalemate; Native Americans concede British sovereignty but compel British policy changes
One of the earliest influences of the Revolution.

Treaty Of Paris

Sep 3, 1763

Treaty Of ParisEnded Seven Year's War
Brittish was the leading power
Took Canada from France

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

Sugar Act
Occured during depression
Brought down port economics a lot.
Angered the colonist
Made them want to succeed even more from Brittain
"No taxation without representation"

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

Stamp Act
Everything that had a certain stamp was taxed on. Infuriated the colonies. Pushed more towards the Revolution,

Repeal Of Stamp Act

Mar 18, 1766

Repeal Of Stamp Act
Protested by Ben Franklin
Americans boycotted until repealed
When repealed Parliament passed Decleratory Acts at the same time.

Declaratory Act

Mar 18, 1766

Declaratory Act
Says the colonies must be independant to the Crown
must follow everything Brittain says.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Boston Massacre
While Brittish troops were marching through Boston, some colonists started throwing rocks at them and thus the troops killed them.
Colonist demanded removal of Brittish.
Started to rally a revolution.

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

Tea Act
Final spark to Boston revolution
Ships would be held with tea.
Leads to Boston Tea Party
Took away from merchants.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Boston Tea Party
Sam Adams and a lof of colonist dressed up like Indians and threw the tea on the Dartmouth into the harbour.
70% drop in tea sales.
Angered Brittish. Started sterner actions.
Spread to other port cities.

Intolerable Acts

Apr 22, 1774

Intolerable Acts
Boston Port Act: Boston ports were closed until the Boston Tea Party was paid off
Massachussetts Goverment Act: Took away many self government abilities.
Administration Of Justice Act: Trials would be completed in England so it would be easier for Brittish accused to win the trial
Quartering Act: Brittish troops could stay in Colonial homes
Quebec Act: Expanded boundaries of Quebec to Brittish control.

First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

First Continental Congress
Delegates from all colonies except Georgia
first uniting of colonies
Agreed to meet again if greivences from Brittain were not stopped.

Lexington And Concord

Apr 19, 1775

Lexington And Concord
Shot heard around the world.
Start of the Revolutionary War
When the Brittish marched from Boston to Concord for a weapons cache then to Lexington they were met with American troops at Lexington.

Second Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

Second Continental Congress
Started Congressional Army
Appointed George Washington as supremem commander
Start of American Government

Fort Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold and Ethen Allen attacked Brittish troops while they were sleeping resulting in the capture of the fort. Gave the Continental Army much needed artillery in the war.

Battle Of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

Battle Of Bunker Hill
Brittish troops tried to sneak attack the colonists but instead the colonist had been working all night before the battle to be prapred and actually came out beating the Brittish causing a heavy casualties. General Howe was a key person in this battle.

Olive Brach Petition

Jul 5, 1775

Olive Branch Petition
Rejected Brittish policies
Wanted to bring traitors to justice as the Brittish said

Common Sense

Jan 10, 1776

Common Sense
Challenged authority of Brittain
Written in plain language to create a call of arms to independence of the common American people

Virginia Decleration Of Rights

Jun 12, 1776

Virginia Decleration Of Rights
Heavily influenced Thomas Jefferson while he wrote the Decleration Of Independence
Drafted by George Mason
Also influenced The Bill Of Rights

Declaration Of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Declaration Of Independence
Claimed independence from Brittain for the colonies
The biggest signer and writer was Thomas Jefferson

Battle Of Long Island

Aug 27, 1776

Battle Of Long Island
First Major Battle in the Revolutionary War
Largest Battle of the war
After realizing he couldn't hold the city, Washington moved his troops to Manhatten

Bill For Establishing Religious Freedom

Sep 10, 1777

Religious Freedom Bill
Thomas Jefferson wrote.
Precursor to First Amendment
Took away dominence of Anglican church
Religious Freedom in the US

Battle Of Saratoga

Oct 17, 1777

Battle Of Saratoga
Turning point in the war.
When Burgoyne surendered it brought the French into the war as as an American ally.

Valley Forge

Dec 17, 1777

Valley Forge
Valley Forge, located in Pennsylvania, was a military camp site of American Continental Army during the 1777-1778 winter season. The teachings of Baron Friedrich von Steuben helped drill the American soldiers into being better soldiers.

Ratification Of The Articles Of Confederation

Mar 1, 1781

Ratification Of The Articles Of Confederation
First US Constitution
Later proved not well enough because of Shay's Rebellion
Give most power to state governments.

Battle Of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

Battle Of Yorktown
Last battle of the war.
Cornwallis surrenders ending the Revolution.
Accounted as one of the most skillful military actions of history.

Treaty Of Paris

Jan 14, 1784

Treaty Of Paris
Ended Revolutionary War
Signed by John Jay, John Adams and Ben Franklin
Established borders of the newly independent country

Land Ordinance Of 1785

May 20, 1785

Land Ordinance Of 1785
Thomas Jefferson wanted to take lands west of the Appalchain mountains.
Divided the lands into 10 different states.

Northwest Ordinance Of 1787

Jul 13, 1787

Northwest OrdinanceCreated the northwest territory which was the first group of unorganized land who later became Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin

George Washington Inauguration

Aug 17, 1789

George Washington Inaugaration
First US president
John Adams- Vice President
Administered in the New York Federal Hall