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He was the first president of the United States. He was also a american general during the american revolution. He led patriots to victory in nations first war for independence. Born February 22 1732. Died December 14 1799.
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Both the French and England wanted the land in the Ohio River Valley. They both had help from Native American Tribes and fought a big war. It is known as the war that first made America because it was a big reason why the british were taxing the colonists.
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The sugar act was an order passed by Britain to tax all goods that included sugar.
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A series of laws passed against the American Colonists. Some of them were taxes on paper, paint, lead, glass, and tea. Started in 1767 and ended in 1768.
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The boston massacre was a terrible time. British soldiers were sent to the colonies and the colonists didn't like that. The colonists dared the british to fire at them which was against their orders. The colonist threw there clubs and snowballs at soldiers to provoke them. One of the soldiers heard the word "fire" and unfortunately did along with several other soldiers killing 5 somewhat innocent colonists.
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He was the main author of the declaration of independence. He was also a founding father of our country.Thomas Jefferson was also the second president of the United States of America. He was born on April 13 1773 and died on July 4 1826
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When the British taxed tea in the colonies the people living there didn't approve. They took the tea and poured it into Griffin's Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Laws passed by the British Parliament after the Boston Tea Party. They were mainly put in place to punish the massachusetts colonists for dumping tea in the harbor.
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A meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies that made up the United States. Its main accomplishment was encouraging the colonies to boycott British goods.
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The British planned to confiscate the colonists weapons. They reached the colonists and both sides waited with orders not to fire. We don't know which side fired but it started a big battle and at least 8 colonists were killed after the smoke settled.
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A meeting of the colonies to discuss war, independence, and many other things. It was established during the war to help declare independence from Britain.
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It was the bloodiest battle for the British during the pre-American Revolutionary war. The British technically won this war, but to the Americas it felt like part of their uprising.
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The final attempt by the colonist to avoid going to war with the British. It was a document from the colonist that said that they would be loyal to the crown if they could have a say in the laws made.
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A book written by Thomas Paine during the time of the american revolution. It explained the colonies separation from great Britain, it also encouraged the colonists to fight for the government that they wanted.
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A document stating that the colonies are no longer apart of Britain. It also states the countries laws and what to do if the government becomes to powerful or disobeys the country's laws. It was put into place on July 4 1776
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It was a small battle, but it gave the americans a lot of spirt. Washington's army defeated the Hessian soldiers by crossing the delaware river and took them by surprize with a mighty victory.
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During the second year of the american revolutionary war the battle of saratoga was a crucial part in the war. It was a victory for the continental army and was a major turning point in the war.
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George Washington and his troops left Philadelphia to avoid capture from the british soldiers.
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The final battle of the American Revolution. George Washington lead the troops to victory. The americans won because the British Troops surrendered.
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A document signed in Paris by the king of Britain to end the American Revolutionary War.
