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King William's War
King William's War lasted from 1689-1697, was one of the many wars that erupted in North America. It was fought by New England and New France in N.A. and their Native American allies. -
Great Awakening
Jonathan Edwards a pastor in Northampton, Massachusetts started the Great Awakening. This religious revival impacted the colonies and allowed for other revivals to happen. -
Seven Years' War
The Seven Years' War or the French and Indian War, went from 1754-1763. It was a war fought by and on many nations of the globe (Europe, West Indies, Philippines, Africa). It was started in America, George Washington in the Ohio Valleys. The victory led ultimately led to the American Revolution. -
Paxton Boys March
The Paxton Boys March were Scots-Irish boys that formed a rebellious group that marched Philadelphia, the capital back then, in 1764 and killed dozens of Native Americans because of their fear and hatred. -
Stamp Act
The British Parliament inflicted the tax on stamps on the American colonies. it taxed all paper documents like playing cards, pamphlets, newspapers, diplomas etc. This was to create more income for Britain to pay of their severe war debt. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political/ economic rebellion lead by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts who were disguised as Native Americans and throw 342 chest full of tea in the harbor.
