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French and indian war
The conflict between the British colonies and French colonies in America. also known as the Seven Years War the British being victorious was important because. it created anger in the French army and motivated the British. -
Royal proclamation of 1763
Issued personally by King George lll. would end the Seven Years' War this is important because all the French territory in America would be handed over to the British. -
The stamp act
Placed a tax on all paper goods in the colonies. this is important because it enraged as the tax was imposed without them having any say in it. -
Townshend Acts
British Acts passed to better fund the colonies in America most of these were imposed taxes or regulations so it further enraged the colones. -
The Boston Massacre
A civil protest leading to Bostonians throwing snowballs then eventually rocks at the redcoats. Captain Preston then gave the order to fire into the crowd which would progress the colonies hatred to the oppressive Great Britain. -
The Boston Tea Party
The British government imposes a tax on tea without the colonies having any say in it, leaving the colonists enraged. They disguised themselves as Native Americans and boarded British ships along the docks to dump 340 chests of tea in retaliation, showing Britain that the people of America had the ability and urge to revolt. -
The Intolerable Acts
Laws passed by the British Parliament against Massachusetts, mainly resulting of the Boston Tea Party. This proved costly to the colonists and put ease on the British government. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the American Revolution, also called "the shot heard around the world." It brought along more attention to the revolution; this persuaded more Americans to join the cause. -
The Siege of Boston
The opening of the American Revolution. The Continental Army (America) would prevent the British Army stationed in Boston, proving crucial as they would eventually drive the British army out of Boston. -
The Battle of Quebec
The British soldiers at Quebec City would have to defend against the Continental Army. The first ever real defeat for America during the American Revolution, forcing the Continental Army to regroup and recover. -
Declaration of Independence
A document that officially announced that the colonies were seceding from Great Britain. The colonies have now become the United States of America, an exciting achievement during the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Long Island
Has been called the Battle of Brooklyn or the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, was fought west of Long Island and resulted in a loss for Washington and his Continental Army. This was obviously detrimental to the colonies' morale during the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Trenton
Small American Revolution battle. Mainly just supported the morale of soldiers and encouraged more to join the cause of the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Brandywine
Warfare between the Continental Army and British Army near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The Continental Army failing in fending off the British proved costly to the American Revolution and morale (adding to the important 9/11s in American history). -
The Battle of Saratoga
Battle marking the climax of the American Revolution. It declared America as the clear victor of the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Germantown
Very important conflict between Continental Army and British Army. General Greene's and Stephen's squadron would mistake each other for British soldiers and open fire, causing unnecessary casualties during the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Monmouth
Conflict near the Monmouth courthouse. It caused a stalemate between America and Britain, ending in a war that gave no glory during the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Kings Mountain
Warfare between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina. The end result was a victory for the Patriots, heavily boosting American morale during the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Cowpens
Fought NEAR the town of Cowpens, South Carolina. This was important as it gave Great Britain the idea to capture New York so it could isolate Britain from the colonies during the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Yorktown
British invasion on American soil that failed terribly. French ships (working with America) would surround them around the peninsula while American troops would keep them on the waterfront from the land. The British were forced to surrender, granting an overall victory for America during the American Revolution.