July 4 american independence day

Top 10 Events of American Independence!

By tthomas
  • Jamestown Settlement

    Jamestown Settlement

    The first successful English Settlement was founded!
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact

    The Pilgrims sign the first governing document of Plymouth Colony, known as the Mayflower Compact.
  • John Locke

    John Locke

    Contributes the constitution for the Carolina colony.
  • Albany Congress

    Albany Congress

    Colonies unite
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    Direct tax imposed by the British Parliament.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    British soldiers killed five men and injured six.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    The Tea Act is passed!
  • The Intolerable Acts

    The Intolerable Acts

    Colonists allow British soldiers into their homes.
  • Revolutionary War

    Revolutionary War

    Lexington VS. Concord
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Announced the 13 colonies as independent states and no longer apart of the British Empire.