Tyrell Saunders

French & Indian War

Feb 10, 1763

A war betwween Britain and France, to pay for the war they taxed the americans.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

Protecting, and securing the British colonies and plantations in America; and you needed this stamp to do basicaly everything! Couldnt trade, or send mail without it.

Boston Tea Party

Mar 5, 1770

A tax on tea would be maintained, but the company would actually be able to sell its tea for a price that was lower than before.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

The Boston Massacre was a street fight that occurred on March 5, 1770, between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers. Several colonists were killed and this led to a campaign by speech-writers to rouse the ire of the citizenry.

Intolerable Acts

Mar 31, 1774

All kinds of acts to try and destroy Boston, and bring power back to the king.

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

The British tried to capture any rebels, and faild due to Paul Revere.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

A brake away from England, all the Americans now are in the U.S.

Saratoga

Oct 7, 1777

France signs an allience with British army. Because we captured the entire army.

York Town

Oct 19, 1781

Cornwallis surrounded on land and sea by Americans and French and surrenders at Yorktown, VA

Treaty of Paris

Sep 3, 1783

Signed the end of the French Indian War.

Constitution

Sep 17, 1787

Supreme law of the land.

Bill of Rights

Sep 25, 1789

Collective name for the first twn amendments.