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Britain wins French and Indian War
The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763. The war provided Great Britain enormous territorial gains in North America. This is important because it sent Britain into massive debt which started the chain of events. -
Britain imposes taxes on the American colonies
Acts such as the Stamp Act, the Tea Act, and the Townshend Act are imposed on the colonies due to Britain's massive debt. This is important because its one of the leading reasons for the revolution. -
Boston Massacre
British troops fire into a mob, killing five men and leading to intense public protests. This is important because this was sort of the tipping point for the colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
Group of colonial patriots disguised as Mohawk Indians board three ships in Boston harbor and dump more than 300 crates of tea overboard as a protest against the British tea tax. This is important because it was the first sign of rebellion. -
Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord signaled the start of the American Revolutionary war on April 19, 1775. The British Army set out from Boston to capture rebel leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington as well as to destroy the Americans store of weapons and ammunition in Concord. This is important because it was the first battle of the revolution and the first win for the colonists. -
2nd Continental Congress Connives
2nd Continental Congress begins to discuss independence from England. -
Draft of the Declaration of independence begins
Thomas Jefferson is given the duty of creating the first draft of the Declaration of Independence. This is important because it was the list of grievances towards Britain. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence is held
56 delegates representing every colony except Georgia. Delegates include Patrick Henry, George Washington, and Samuel Adams. Meet to sign the Declaration of Independence. -
Battle of Saratoga
Fought eighteen days apart in the fall of 1777, the two Battles of Saratoga were a turning point in the American Revolution. On September 19th. This victory convinced the French to aid the colonist in their cause for freedom. -
Creation of the Constitution
Congress writes the constitution as the basic structure for their new government. This is important because this is what the entire government is centered around -
Industrial differences begin
As industries begin to increase, the government begins to treat areas with industries differently and tires to impose taxes on the south. Especially the south cotton industry. This is important because its one of the events that lead to the civil war -
South Attacks Fort Sumter
Fed up with taxes and how the government is treating them, the south attacks Fort Sumter as a warning to the north to lay off. This is important because it is one of the leading causes of the civil war. -
Emancipation Proclamation is Issued
The current president at the time Abraham Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation, in doing so he freed all the slaves in the confederate states. This is important because it signifies the end of slavery. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle to ever occur on US soil with over 50,000 casualties in 3 days. This was an important battle because due to the heavy losses it completely blew away the souths chances of winning. -
Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln speech that was a dedication of the fallen soldiers. In this speech he spoke of the importance of equality between the nation and its many peoples. This was important because it was a path way towards hope for many people.
