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Marriage of Martha and George Washington
Martha Washington was a very strong supporter of George Washington which essentially helped George win the war. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty marked the end of the French and Indian War and England's victory over Spain and France. The Treaty of Paris divided up North American land between Spain and England. France lost it's land. -
Proclamation of 1763
King George III of England passed a law saying that no settllers could settle past a certain line in the Appelachain Mountains. This was to support the trade relations with the Native Americans who lived on the land. -
The Stamp Act
Taxes imposed on all paper documents in the colonies. The British Government used this as a way to bring back money lost in the 7 years War. Sam Adams, John Adams' brother, led the protest against it eventually eliminating The Stamp Act. -
The Quartering Act
An act passed by British parliment that ordered the colonists to provide English soldiers with anything they demanded. The purpose? To force the colonists to accomodate the Redcoats and take back hold of America after the 7 years War.
A note on Loyalists vs Redcoats: Loyalists were people living in the colonies who were loyal to the crown. Redcoats is the name of the British soldiers who supervised and later fought in America -
Townshed Acts
The Townshed Acts were taxes placed on lead, glass, paint, oil, paper, and tea. The purpose was to gain L40,000 for the running of the colonies. -
Boston Massacre
A street fight between patriots and Redcoats that ended with the death of 5 Americans. The colonists were rioting against the British occupation and attacked the soldiers with sticks, snowballs, and rocks. The Boston Masssacre was the beginning of a long period of fateful unrest between England and America.
A note on patriots: They were American colonists who protested British Rule. Also refered to as rebels and revolutionaries. Patriots held mettings and fought in battles against England -
The Tea Act
The Tea Acts objective was to reduce the large surplus of tea held by the British East India Company. -
The Boston Tea Party
A non-violent protest led by the Sons of Liberty (a group of American patriots) to protest the taxes imposed on tea. The protesters disguised themselves as Indians and dumped chest of tea into Boston Harbor. -
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The Intolerable Acts
The Brritish loss of money due to unrest in the colonies that lead to high taxes on goods such as tea. Some of the acst included the Boston Port Act, the Quartering Act of 174, and the Quebec Act. -
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The First Continental Congress
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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Paul Revere, a patriot from Boston got wind of the coming British soldiers. His famous midnght ride spread the news with the now famous phrase; "The British are coming!" -
"The Shot Heard 'Round the World"
Following Paul Revere's warning ride, a small band of hastily assembled militia men met the English in a clash on Lexintgon Green. The Americans were easily defeated, and the event is now known as the "shot heard 'round the world" It is considered to be the start of the American Revolution. -
Publication of Common Sense
Thomas Paine, an English born revolutionist, wrote and published a pro-revolution pamphlet called "Common
Sense" . The pamphlet was about the benefits of freedom from England, adn widelty read and enjoyed in the colonies. Paine is often refered to as the Father of the Revolution because Common Sense is said to fuel the revolution -
Declaration of Independence
Today the day is simply known as the 4th of July, the day America officially got their independance. Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and a few others were appointed with the task of writing the document.
A note to John Adams: He was considered the man who brought them all together.
Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the draft of the Declaration of Independance. Athough reluctantly, Jefferson wrote the document that wold go on to be the most important in American History. -
Battle of Saratoga
After the effortless capture of Fort Ticonderoga, General John Burogyne's army of British and Hessians(German soldiers fighting for the English Crown who had the reputation of being heartless, skillful fighters) marched south slowly and over-confidently, giving the Americans a chance to reform under General Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. The battle ended with a British surrender and was the turing point in the war. -
Benedict Arnold Commits Treason
Benedict Arnold American war hero and general had a reputation of being a dashing, yet overly proud man. He believed everything he did was justifiable. After winning numerous battles such as the Battle of Saratoga, Arnold felt he deserved more recognition for his brave deeds. When the Americans didn't give it to him, he betrayed his motherland and gave the British valuable informtion in return for money and a command station in the British Army. -
End of the Battle of Yorktown
Beginning on September 28, 1781, the Battle of Yorktown was a turing point in the American Revolution. The French sided with the Americans and greatly outnumbered the British. The outcome was the loss of the British and the control of the seas by the French and Americans. General George Washington played a key role in the Battle of Yorktown. Lord Cornwallis, the British general, surrendered after 3 of a seige and returned to England. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
This treaty marked the end of the Revolutionary War. Signing it were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and Henry Laurens all representing the United States of America. - Treaty of Paris 1783.
