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Treaty of Paris(French and Indian War)
The Treaty that officially ended the French and Indian War. This Treaty allowed British to have control over the area west of the 13 British colonies to the Mississippi River. -
The Sugar Act
This act set duties on mulasses and sugar imported by the colonists. This tax caused an almost immedate decline in the rum industry in the colonies. -
Stamp Act
This act required colonists to pay for an official, or seal, when they bought paper items. -
The Townshend Act
This act taxed glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and tea. These taxes caused a huge uproar in Boston, making it one of the many Acts that the colonists revolted against. -
Boston Massacre
A small revolt of colonists was lead against a group of British soldiers. Only a few colonists died, and it is debatable if this event could even be called a massacre. -
The Tea Act
This act allowed America to buy and sell tea only with Great Britain. -
Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty, a group of colonists, boarded British tea ships and threw the tea over board. The Sons of Liberty did this due to the fact that Parliament taxed tea. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were also called the Coercive Acts. These acts eventually closed the Boston Harbor. -
Lexington and Concord
These were the first battles or the start of the Revolutionary War. British marched to Concord to capture Colonial supplies. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Actually fought at Breeds Hill and later retreated to Bunker Hill. British won in the end, but lost more soldiers than the Continental Army. -
Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was an attempt to avoid war with the British. This Petition was sent after what had already happened at Lexington and Concord. -
Battle of New York
First the British drove Washington off Long Island, then off Lower Harlem. Washingtin retreated to the White Plains, and held the British off there, but eventually was over powered. These battles lasted the entire summer of 1776. -
Declaration of Independence
American Congress got together, and listed colonial grievances against King George III. It was witten primarily by Thomas Jefferson, and signed by everyone in Congress. -
Battle of Trenton
2,400 American troops met the 1,400 Hessians. The Hessians were not expecting a battle on Christmas day so they were unprepaired and slighty intoxicated. Washington and the Americans won. -
British capture Philadelphia
16,500 British soldiers boarded ships and made their way for Philadelphia. General Cornwallis led a detachment to Philadelphia and captured the capital without a single shot being fired. -
Battle of Brandywine Creek
6,000 British and Hessians met the 8,000 American soldiers. General William Howe and General George Washington fought until the Americans were forced to retreat -
Battle of Saratoga
5,000 British Brunswickers, Canadians, Indians met the 12,000-14,000 Americans (mostly militia). -
Valley Forge
The Continental Army was stationed at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778. George Washington laid out the blueprints personally, and used this time to train the army in a more European manor. -
Battle of Yorktown
8,800 Americans, 7,800 French met the 6,000 British in Virginia. The battle lasted until October 19 of the same year. The Americans and the French won in the end. -
Treaty of Paris(Revolutionary War)
This Treaty officially ended the Revolutionary war. It was signed in Paris by Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams.
