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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was part of the seven years war where Britain and France disputed over land around the Ohio river and was wanting to claim it, for trade purposes. The Indians sided with the French due to their good relations. Britain won the war and the land. Since Britain spent a large amount of money on the war they hold the thirteen colonies responsible and that leads to lots of taxing. -
Treaty of 1763
This was the treaty between France and Britain ending the French and Indian War, and France gave up all the midland territory in America. -
Proclamation of 1763
A line of claiming territory east of appalachians declared by Britain's King George III. This was due to the end of the Seven Year War. -
The Stamp Act
One of the first taxes put on the colonies by Britain with more to come. The Stamp act taxed any paper products being imported. Many colonists began an uproar, and the phrase taxation without representation was born. This tax is significant due to it's factor in leading to the American Revolution. -
The Boston Massacre
A mob In Boston Massachusetts were harassing a group of british soldiers until they ended up shooting and many colonist died. It was told all through the colonies and gave people more reason to hate Britain. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of rebellious colonists called the sons of liberty, raided a british ship with tea and threw millions of dollars worth of tea into the Boston Harbour. This furiated the british and punishments were in play. -
The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable acts were a set of rules placed on the colonies by Britain as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party: You have to shelter and feed any British soldier that asks for it. (Quartering Act), The Boston harbour and ports got closed. (Boston Port Act), Took power from Massachusetts colony and gave it to the governor which was chosen by Britain, (Massachusetts Government Act), Gave power to Governor to move trials to Britain,(administration act). Quebec Act -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
These were the first battles of the American Revolution War, and the beginning of it. These battle occured in Massachusetts. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A large battle taken place in Massachusetts, where the British won however they took major casualties. This gave confidence to the colonists for their next battles to come. -
Publication of Common Sense
Common Sense was a pamphlet made by Thomas Paine encouraging colonists that The colonies need to go to war and that The British are unfair, and need to be stopped. Many colonists read this pamphlet and it helped turn the tide of the war, because the colonies army was made of the people, so if the people were determined to gain freedom then their might be more militia. -
Declaration of Independence
This is a document that congress signed that declared America's independence. This is a significant time for the colonies and they made a big step forward. -
Battle of Trenton
The battle of Trenton was a small but important battle taken place in New Jersey. George Washington's army's have been dwindled, and winter was coming. Britain were waiting them out the winter. So George made a plan to attack Trenton and take their supplies to boost morale of the colonists. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a 2 month battle in the Fall of 1777 located in Saratoga county NY. This battle was a major victory for the colonists, and was a large turning point in the war. -
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Valley Forge
Valley Forge was one of the winter camps in pennsylvania where George Washington, had thousands of troop on his command. The british had taken it over along with philadelphia but George washington returned and acquired Valley Forge back. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was one of the most significant and largest battle of the American Revolution. Many Americans and French troops were working together and Lead by George Washington, and Some French Military Leaders. They pushed back the british to a small peninsula and won the battle. This was a factor to ending the American Revolution. -
Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was a conflicted engagement located near Cowpens, South Carolina.The Battle was an American victory slowing the campaign to advance on North Carolina. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
The Treaty of Paris was an agreed Treaty signed by American and British representatives. This is the end of the American Revolution.
