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The French and Indian War was between France and Britain from 1754 to 1763. It ended with the Treaty of Paris, where Britain gained territories from France.
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Colonists had to pay taxes on every page of printed paper they used. The colonists argued that there should be "no taxes without representation". -
On August 14th, 1765, the Sons of Liberty staged their first major protest against the Stamp Act in Boston. Their activities included the Boston Tea Party in 1773. -
An incident where British soldier killed five colonists during a confrontation in Boston. This fueled anti-British opinions and started the American Revolution -
A protest where American colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to oppose the Tea Act. This act of rebellion added more conflict to the American Revolution -
The congress first met in Philadelphia on September 5, 1774 with the twelve delegates from the thirteen American colonies. They discussed and agreed that colonists should have the same rights as Englishmen. -
This event was the start of the American War of Independence. Resulted in American victory even though the British marched into Lexington and Concord. -
The Olive Branch Petition was sent to King George lll in July 5th, 1775. It expressed loyalty to the crown and requested the repeal of oppressive legislation but ended up being rejected. -
They wanted to create a national government to deal with foreign powers but ended up being a weak central government. Had established a "league of friendship" for the independent 13 states at that time. -
This battle was set in South Carolina and the British had won. It was one of the many loses for America has ever suffered -
The final major conflict of the American Revolutionary War, where American and French forces attacked British troops. This victory led to the British surrender and the end of the war.
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This treaty set the boundaries between British North America.This is what ended the American Revolution and the United States finally became an independent nation. -
Ended up resolving the fight between large and small states by establishing a two-house system. It created the House of Representatives and the Senate. -
The constitution became the official framework of the government of the United States of America. It was written in 1787 and ratified but it has been ratified by nine of the thirteen states legislatures. -
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, ensuring rights and freedoms like speech and religion. These amendments protect liberties against government.