World studies

  • 1765

    1765

    “No Taxation Without Representation” became popular, King George the Third became unfavorable, and the Intolerable acts to control America were passed.
  • 1774

    1774

    The sugar act passed, leading the Americans to plan independence.
  • 1776

    1776

    Thomas Jefferson, and a few other people, wrote the Declaration of Independence, also, declaring war against Britain for their freedom.
  • 1781

    1781

    The Battle of Yorktown takes place. Britain surrendered.
  • 1783

    1783

    The Treaty of Paris goes through. Declaring both independence and peace from Britain. The war ends.
  • 1787

    1787

    Created a huge government for America, basically providing rules and setting up states.
  • 1791

    1791

    The Bill of Rights added to the constitution.
  • 1865

    1865

    Slavery ends.