Spirit

The American Revolution

By Hummel22
  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

    It was the root cause of the Revolutionary War. Britain won and France had to give up all rights of Canada.
  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act

    This act followed the Sugar Act. During the Stamp Act, all documents, papers, etc. had to have a stamp on it to be considered legal. It angered many people because citizens were directly being taxed.
  • The Townshend Act

    The Townshend Act

    Indirect tax; Tax was included in the overall pricing.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    Colonist threw rocks, wood, glass, etc. at troops. The British started shooting at people. 5 men killed. 6 injured.
  • The Gaspee Incident

    The Gaspee Incident

    The Gaspee was burned by Rhode Island citizens.
  • The Tea Act

    The Tea Act

    Tea was dumped into the harbor because colonists were tired of being taxed and could not affored the pricey tea.
  • The Intolerable Acts

    The Intolerable Acts

    When Britain took over power when smaller colonies were gaining force.
  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Beginning of the Revolutionary War. Between the British and colonist of Massachusetts.
  • Declaration of Independence, Washington crossing the Delaware

    Declaration of Independence, Washington crossing the Delaware

    He led the first American victory of the war by taking the enemy by surprise. He crossed over the river from December 24-25.
  • Battle of Princeton, Germantown, Bennington, Saratoga

    Battle of Princeton, Germantown, Bennington, Saratoga

    Princeton - Americans
    Germantown - British
    Bennington - Americans
    Saratoga - Americans
  • France enters war

    France enters war

    1775-1783
  • Spain enters war

    Spain enters war

    1778-9
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation

    http://www.ushistory.org/documents/confederation.htm
  • Treaty of Paris signed/ratified

    Treaty of Paris signed/ratified

    1783 to end the American Revolutionary War.
  • Constitutional Convention

    Constitutional Convention

    Held in the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The building is now known as Independence Hall.