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french and indian war
Also known as the seven years war, this war was between Great Britain and France, which is also known as the seven years war. They began in 1754 and ended it with the treaty in Paris in 1763. -
The sugar act
The sugar act Taxed imported foreign sugar. This was the first of many laws that began taxation on many other items. -
Stamp Act
The stamp act was another law passed by the British parliament, which required all Americans to pay tax on every piece of printed paper they used. -
Boston massacre
This was a riot against the Americans, and the red coats.The Americans began to insult the British, and throw things at them, causing the British to shoot. -
Tea act
The tea act was what gave the east indian company rights to sell their tea without having to pay tax. -
Boston Tea Party
This was the protest against British taxation in December 16, of 1773, in which many settlers dumped taxed tea into the Boston harbor. -
Boston Port Act
After the Boston tea Party, the Boston Port Act enforced that the people pay back all of the tea they dumped into the harbor. They closed the port, until the tea was payed back. -
The Quartering Act
Yet another act of the British parliament, This act forced that all Americans were to allow the British soldiers to board in their homes. -
Patrick Henry's “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech
This speech is a notorious event.This speech took place at the Second Virginia Convention at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
At the battle of Lexington, the British acted first, by firing shots when the Americans wouldn't stand down. In the battle of concord,The militia slaughtered the British. -
Battle of Ticonderoga
Although it was a small win, This was the first won battle from the american side. This battle also gave the Continental Army alot of artillery in future battles. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeat the Americans at bunker hill, causing them to retreat. Although the Americans lost, this does not discourage their determination to defeat the British. -
George Washington is Named Commander in Chief
The final decision is made in Virginia to account George Washington as commander, and lead the Americans to victory. -
Thomas Paine writes common sense
Common sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that explains why the Americans want their own independence. -
Declaration of independence
This document was written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress, on a date that John Adams believed would be “the most memorable epocha in the history of America.” On July 4, 1776, Congress approved the final text of the Declaration. It wasn't signed until August 2, 1776. -
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battle of saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was a turning point for the Americans. This was the point in which the american solders defeated the British causing them to retreat. -
Alliance is Made between the Rebels and the French
Also known as "The french alliance" this was an agreement between the rebels and the french to provide a military alliance against the british. -
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Battle of Yorktown
Yorktown is one of the most important battles in the revolutionary war. General George Washington, commanding a force of 17,000 french troops against British genera Lord Charles and 9,000 British troops in Yorktown. -
General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington
British General Charles Cornwallis and 8,000 other soldiers and seamen surrender to George Washington and the american troops. This brings the war to an end. -
Peace Treaty Signed ending the American Revolution
The peace treaty of Paris was an agreement between the British and the Americans. This was the treaty that recognized america as an independent country.
