The American Revolution

By IjMcC
  • The Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act

    The first major tax imposed on the American colonies.
  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act

    A tax imposed by the British parliament on the united states, forcing American citizens to pay a tax on printed paper.
  • the First Continental Congress

    the First Continental Congress

    Representatives of the 13 colonies meet to discuss repressive British policies.
  • The declaration of independence

    The declaration of independence

    The continental congress approves the declaration of independence.
  • The battle of Saratoga

    The battle of Saratoga

    A major victory for the US and a turning point in the war; afterward the French, Spain, and Netherlands join the war on the American's side.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown

    the Americans and the French defeat the British at Yorktown by trapping them.
  • The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris

    The British and Americans end hostilities; Americans gain massive territories
  • Articles of the confederation revised

    Articles of the confederation revised

    The leaders of the colonies meet to revise the American government.