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Calendar Change
Britain and British colonies switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. -
French and Indian War
From 1754-1763, France and Great Britain were in conflict over control of North America. The British won the last battle in Quebec. Finally, the Treaty of Paris was signed by both groups. The British gained control of Canada and the French gained possessions east of the Mississippi. -
Boston Massacre
British troops fired into a mob of colonists, killing five people. This event led to public protests. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of colonial patriots disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded three ships in the Boston Harbor, and dump the tea into the Harbor. There were more than 300 crates dumped. This act was in response to the British tea tax. -
First Continental Congress
In 1774, the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia. There were 56 delegates, one representing every colony except Georgia. -
Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and adopted the Declaration. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were known as the first official constitution. -
The Flag
Continental Congress officially adopted the American flag -
American Revolution
From 1775-1783, the war of independence between Great Britain and the colones was fought. The war was brought to a close when Britain recognized American independence in the Treaty of Paris. -
Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion was a series of attacks on courthouses and other government properties. These attacks led to a military confrontation in 1787. The rebels were mostly farmers. -
Constitutional Convention
This Convention took place in 1787 and consisted of 12 of the original 13 colonies. They met in Philadelphia to draft the U.S Constitution. -
Presidency
George Washington is elected president. He became the first President of the United States. -
Constitution
The Constitution goes into effect, having been ratified by the nine states. -
U.S Congress
The U.S Congress meets for the first time at Federal Hall in New York City. -
U.S Supreme Court
The U.S Supreme Court met for the first time at the Merchant's Exchange building in New York City. -
Bill of Rights
In 1791, the Bill of Rights, also known as the first ten amendments of the U.S Constitution were added. -
Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin and greatly increased the production of cotton as well as the need for slave labor. -
Washington
George Washington's second inauguration in held in Philadelphia. -
John Adams
In 1797, John Adams became the second president of the United States.
