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The French Indian War
In this war, Great Britain was fighting against the French and the Native Americans. Most of the Battles were fought in Canada but in the end Great britain won and kept Canada and many possesions in the New World. -
The Sugar Act
A three-cent tax was put onto foreign sugars. Also, Some wines and rum was banned. This didn't effect many colonists but they were still upset due to the fact that they did not have any input in the decision. -
The Stamp Act
In November 1765, the british created an act where all paper (pamphlets, newspapers, ect.) had to have the kings stamp. This stamp costed money and enraged the colonists. -
The Stamp Act Congress
The stamp act congress was a diplomatic body that organized itself to demonstarate its anger about the stamp act. Because of this organization, the stamp act was later repealed. -
The Townshed Acts
In 1776, laws created by charles townshed put taxes onto glass, paints, leads, paper, and tea. The colonist reacted the same way they did to the stamp and sugar acts. -
The Boston Massacre
Five Americans were shot in the streets of Boston. This caused mistrust of the British soldiers occupying America. -
The Boston Tea Party
Angry because of the taxes, Americans disguised themselves as Native Americans, boarded three ships, and threw off 342 crates of tea. -
The First Continental Congress
56 delegates from 12 colonies united to discuss liberty. They kept this meeting a secret from Britian or else they could have been charged with high treason. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
This battle started to turn the tides of the American Revolution. A rag tag group of men made up a militia that gave us our first victory. -
The Second Continental Congress
This party met after the revolutionary war had already started. They named George Washington commander and chief, created the declaration of independence, constitution, and the marine corps. -
George Washinton Named Commander and Cheif
After beind named commander and chief, Washington went on to win the war. He also served two terms as the first president of the United States. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
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Thomas Paine's "common sense" published
Thomas Paine wrote pamphlets to fill american citizens with a pride and drive to fight for freedom. -
The British Evacuate Boston
Many colonists rejoiced and through parties. Of course, general Washington and his troops were the driving force that caused them to leave. -
Richard Henry Lee Proposes Independence
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Declaration of Independence Adopted
This was a document declaring the United States independence. It was put into effect on July 4. -
Declaration of Independence Signed
Signed by John Hancock, Samuel Jackson, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and many more.
