The American Revolution

  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War

    Displays Washington's ability to act under pressure and perform efficently as a commander. Was fought between the French and English worldwide but is called the French Indian in America.
  • Royal Proclamation

    Royal Proclamation

    King George forbidded any settler to settle past a line in the Appalchains into the land gained through the French Indian war.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    a tax on stamps that completely infuriated Colonists and sparked protests and boycotts through New England.
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    A tax on sugar that required colonial merchants to pay 6 pense on a gallon of sugar or molasses. Enraged few colonists.
  • Patrick henry "Give Me Liberty"

    Patrick henry "Give Me Liberty"

    Was part of a speech Patrick Henry gave in Virgina, ignited a fire in colonists hearts to lean towards Indepence
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Officially Ended the American revolution.
  • Stamp Act Congress