the american revolution 04.5

By Pjnix01
  • Sam Adams

    Sam Adams

    Samuel Adams was a founding Father of the United States. He founded the Sons Of Liberty in 1765.
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd US president and founding father. He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
  • Proclomation of 1763

    Proclomation of 1763

    Issued by king George following the treaty of paris. ended the seven years war.
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    Strong tax on sugar and other imported products from non-British sources. Made colonists hate the British more.
  • Abigail and John Adams

    Abigail and John Adams

    Abigail Adams was John Adams's closest advisor and wife. John Adams is the second president of the United States.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre was a fight that occurred between colonists rioters and British soldiers. Turning point in America's fight for independence.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party was a direct protest against the Townshend Act and British taxation. Colonists threw British tea into the sea.
  • Paul Revere

    Paul Revere

    Revere was a political cartoonist. He became a messenger for the revolution on December 17, 1773
  • Minutemen

    Minutemen

    Minutemen were always ready at a moment's notice. That's where they get their name.
  • First Contiental Congress convenes

    First Contiental Congress convenes

    The first continental congress convened in Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia, and delegates from twelve of the thirteen states came to discuss Britain's growing aggression and America's future.
  • Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death Speech

    Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death Speech

    The 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death' speech was a speech written by Patrick Henry at the Second Virginia Convention. Convinced Virginia troops to begin preparing for war.
  • Battles of Lexington and Condcord

    Battles of Lexington and Condcord

    Not a major loss for the British, but a big win for the colonists.Marked the start of the American War for independence.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    American defeat. confirmed reconciliation was not possible.
  • Declaration of Independence adopted

    Declaration of Independence adopted

    Severed ties with Britain. signed on august 2nd.
  • The Hessians

    The Hessians

    The Hessians were german soldiers. they fought for the British.
  • Washington Crosses the Delaware

    Washington Crosses the Delaware

    the first major victory of the war for colonists.
  • France and the United States form an alliance

    France and the United States form an alliance

    It formalized France's support for the American government.
  • Benedict Arnold turns traitor

    Benedict Arnold turns traitor

    Benedict Arnold betrayed his country by secretly meeting with a British official, informing him of an American plan to invade Canada.
  • Articles of Confederation radified

    Articles of Confederation radified

    The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, and the United States became a sovereign, independent state. it took place in Philadelphia and was signed by two Maryland delegates.
  • The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris

    Ended the war. France lost land.