-
Period: to
Rev War
-
Proclamation of 1763
Closed off the frontier to colonial expansion
Caled the fears of the Indians who felt that the colonists would drive them from their land. -
Boston Massacre
Event: 5 colonists were killed by Bristish Troops as a mob had garthered in protest of the large number of British troops in the colonies at the customs house on King St in Boston.
Sign: This was a large stepping stone to propel the colonists into was with the British.As ig they said that this was it, we had enough. -
Lexington and Concord
the first battle of the revolutionary war tool place in Lexington, Massachusetts.
The first battle of the revolutionary war and the phrase "the shot heard around the woirld" was made. It showed that the colonists meant business. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Event; Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold lead a charge to overtake the Fort. They did with success and looted belongings.
Sign: It impeded communication between North and South British units and helped the Coloniosts gain some momentum. -
Bunker Hill
Battle between colonists and British in Charlestown Massachusetts. Most fighting tool p;ace on Breeds Hill.
The newly formed Colonists Army lost only 400-600 casualties. The experienced British lost over 1,000 or nearly half that fought. It gave the Colonists confidence that they could defeat the British. -
Olive Branch Petition
Petition by colonists to King George stating their loylty to crown but keeping their independence.
King George refused to read it ansd he further said that the colonists were rebelists. -
Publishing of Common Sense
Event: A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. It inspired people to declare and fight for independence.
Sign: it rallied all from colonies including the rich and the poor.Referred to as the most popular pamphlet of Revolutionary Era. -
Dorchester Heights
Thousands of militiamen from the northern colonies converged on Boston pushing the British back within what were then relatively narrow city streets to take back Boston.
They won the battle to take back Boston. -
Trenton
The hazardous crossing in adverse weather made it possible for Washington to lead the main of the continental army against hessian soldiers garrisoned there. -
Battle of Saratoga
Conclusively decided the fate og British General John Burgoyne's army in the American war of independence.
Are generally regarded as a turning point in the war. Two battles were fought eighteen days apart in the same ground, 9 miles south of Saratoga, New York -
Treaty of 1783
Event: treaty created that ended Revolutionary War.
Sign: it was very generous in nre boundaried for the new U.S. and the U.S. became a large trading partner.
