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French and indian war 1754-1763
1.fought between england and france.2.fought over control of north america territories.3.The start of the war was a result of indian led by george washington killing the french officer. -
proclamtion of 1763
- this prevented colonists from moving westof the appaachian mountians.2. created to stabalize relations between the native american claims.3.this became the first problem between the coloniest and "mother"England.The colonists didn't like being told what to do.
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Treaty of paris 1763
1.Ended the french and indian war.2.England was determined to be the victor of this war.3.franceloses all of its north american claims. England claims all land west to the mississippi river and north through canada. -
sugar act of 1764
This was tax on sugar and molasses.2.this act was esablished as a way of creating revenue for the british kingdom after the frenc and indian war.3.this incident increased the colonists' concerns about the intent of the british parliament and helped the growth movement that became the american revolution -
stamp act 1765
1.this tax place a tax on all paper goods including wills and newspaper.2. The result of the act protest and anger by may colonists.This letto a boycott ofthe stamp papper goods.3. As a resultof the boycott and the anti british settlement in the colonies.parliament formally repeals the stamp act. -
quarting act 1765
Colonists were forced to house British soldiers stationed in the colonies. Colonists said it was a violation of their rights. They were so mad that they continued to be violent toward the British soldiers. -
townshend act 1767
1.The townshend act was a tax on all house hold goods.2.these houses hold good Such as chairs, tables,ect.3.And was a act to create revenue in the colonies -
writs of assistance 1767
Writs of Assistance were court orders that authorized custom offices(police man) to conduct gerneral searches of premises for contriband. When the British government adopted a stronger coercive policy with its writs of assistance in 1761. James Otis opposed the measure in the celebrated speech. -
boston massacre 1770
The Boston Massacre started when the British soldiers assaulted the Colonists over a wig. The soldiers were there to enforce the Townshend Act. Fighting occured on a daily basis. One colonist pushed a soldier and the soldiers starting firing, killing 5 people. -
boston tea party 1773
In the Tea Act there was still taxation on tea which led to the Boston Tea Party. Was organized by the Sons of Liberty, Colonists dressed as Mohawk Indians that dumped all the tea overboard. They did this to show they didn't want the tea. -
tea act 1773
Tea act lowered the price of tea by allowing the east India company to ship tea directly to the colonies. Some colonists were happy because of the price was lower. Others were angered because this caused the East India Company to have a Monopoly on tea. Which led to the Boston Tea Party. -
intolerable act 1774
Punishment for the Boston Tea Party, the British banned town meetings, and closed the Boston Harbor until the tea was paid for under the intolerable act. The colonists were upset because they thought the punishment was to harsh. Their reaction was to create the 1st Continnental Congress. -
1st contenital congress 1774
This was a meeting of representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia. The are meeting to discuss the Intolerable Act. They demand repeal of this act. The colonists started new boycotts and trained militias. -
Lexington and Concord 1775
The British general sent 700 soldiers to destroy guns and ammo that the colonists had stored in Concord. The planned to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Minute men were waiting when the British arrived. A shot was fired which caused the British to open fire and start the American Revolution. -
2nd continental congress
This is a convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies that started meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after the American Revolutionary War began. It assumed all functions of national government, such as appointing ambassadors, signing treaties, raising armies, appointing generals, obtaining loans from Europe, and issuing paper money. -
Fort ticonderoga
The Fort Ticonderoga was for important to the American because it was near the Houston River to Canada Route. This helped to resist the British invasions from the North or the South. -
Bunker hill
This was fought on the Breeds Hill, but was meant to be fought on Bunker Hill. It was the 1st official planned battle of the revolution. The patriots were able to push back the British two times. There was also a saying that was"Dont shoot until you see the white's of their eyes" -
common sense
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. He challenged the authority of the Britsh Government and the royal monarchy. He spoke to the common people of America. It was the first work to openly ask for Independence from Great Britain. -
battle of new york
July 3 1776, British troops landed on Staten Island. Over 6 weeks, the troops strength was increased by over 32000 by the end of August. General Washington decided to defend both Long Island and Manhattan. -
declaration of independence
The United States Declaration of Independence was a statement that the Continental Congress adopted on July 4, 1776. The statement announced that the 13 American Colonies that were at war with Great Britain will no longer be part of the British Empire. -
battle of trenton
General George Washington decided to attack Trenton, New Jersey. Trenton was under control by German Mercenaries called Hessians. On Dec. 25 Washington and his men crossed the Delware River in a snow storm. His men were poorly dressed and many didn't have shoes. On the march of Trenton men left traces of blood in the snow. -
battle of princeton
George Washington manages to evade conflict with General Charles Cornwallis, who had been dispatched to Trenton to bag the fox(Washington). Washington's forces defeated the British forces near Princeton, New Jersey. -
Battle od Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was the turning point in the war because the French and Spain came to our aide to supply us with food, weapons, man power, money etc. The General Bergoyne surrendered his whole army to America. After this battle, the French finally agreed to help America fight the British. -
Winter at Valley Forge
In Pennsylvania was the site of the military camp of the American Continental Army over the winter. Valley Forge was easily defensible, but still close enough to the city for Washington to maintain pressure on the British. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the final battle of the war. The French navy helped General Washington and his army by blocking the harbor. Because of this, British ships could not enter the harbor. The British army depended on the ships to take them to winter quarters.The American and the French defeated the British. This was a victory for America. -
treaty of paris
Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain on one side and the USA and its allies. The document was signed at the Hotel d'York which is now 56 Rue Jacob by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay, and David Hartley.