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French and Indian
Was the North American conflict in a larger imperial war between Great Britain and France Important: The war provided Great Britain enormous territorial gains in North America but disputes over subsequent frontier policy and paying the war's expenses led to colonial discontent, and ultimately to the American Revolution. -
The British government
the British government imposed a series of new taxes. Britain also needed money to pay for its war debts, This tax has greatly helped the development of the United States. Important: remembered for their leaders and the course they set for their country. The British government has a long and fascinating history, and exploring its past can help us understand how it is run today. -
The Boston Tea Party
Tax resistance. If the revolutionary war never really started, the colonists wouldn't have won. Important：This event was important because it fueled the tension that had already begun between Britain and America. -
The colonists and British
Their soldiers exchanged shots at Lexington & Concord, the first battle of the American Revolution Important: The American colonists thought of themselves as citizens of Great Britain and subjects of King George III. They were tied to Britain through trade and by the way they were governed. Trade was restricted so the colonies had to rely on Britain for imported goods and supplies. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence stated the goals of the Americans as they fought for freedom. Important-The Declaration of Independence stated certain ideals that the colonists believed were important for men to have, such as liberty and equality. -
United States Declaration of Independence
began discussing the idea of declaring
independence from England. Important -It led to our independence from King George III and These acts were in part a major cause of the American Revolution because they were written and passed to give England complete control over the thirteen colonies. -
the final draft was approved
1) It explained why we should be free.
2) It listed the grievances (complaints) we had with King George III and England’s Parliament.
3) It declared our independence! -
Articles of Confederation
First constitution for the United States Important - The Articles of Confederation were essentially an early version of the US Constitution that were created as a governing agreement among the 13 original colonies/states to fight the Revolution and establish some limited federal power. -
Treaty of Paris
We became the United States of America Important -On September 3, 1783, ending the War of the American Revolution. Based on a1782 preliminary treaty, the agreement recognized U.S. independence and granted the U.S. significant western territory. -
Continental Congress
Continental Congress wrote the U.S. Constitution, this document established the basic structure of our government. Important -ative-American uprising and was dependent on the British for military supplies) met in Philadelphia as the First Continental Congress to organize colonial resistance to Parliament's Coercive Acts. -
George Washington
The ‘Second Continental Congress’ selected George Washington as the Commander in Chief of the new Continental Army Important - He served as a general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolutionary War, and later became the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. -
Freedom of Speech
Protects our freedom to say or write most things. Important -Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right. It reinforces all other human rights, and to express our opinion and speak freely is essential to bring about change in society.A free society depends on the free exchange of ideas. Nearly all ideas are capable of giving offence to someone. -
Freedom of Religion
many who came to America came for religious freedoms, they didn’t want to be told by their government what they had to believe in. Important - Freedom of religion is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits laws establishing a national religion or impeding the free exercise of religion for its citizens. -
Slavery
Slavery was abolished in all states north of the Mason–Dixon line Important - The Declaration of Independence not only declared the colonies free of Britain, but it also helped to inspire Vermont to abolish slavery in its 1777 state constitution. By 1804, all Northern states had voted to abolish the institution of slavery within their borders. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
started the American Civil War Important - It is the place where the first battle of the American Civil War was fought. The Fort was built to bolster the United States' defenses in its southern ports. The situation in the south was made worse by Lincoln's election in 1860.
