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The Proclamation of 1763
Indains atttacked the colonists. The British did not allow the colonists to go past the Applichan Moutains. -
Quartering Act
The colonists had to provide quarters for the British Soldiers.The colonists also supplied food and water -
Boston Massacre
Soldiers where protecting a tax colection area. Colonists formed a crowd around the building and tormented the soldiers. One soldier thought he heard fire and shot his gun. killing five colonists. -
Gaspee Affair
Lieutenant William Duddington was patrolling the water on the British Ship Gaspee. Colonists who where angry with the British Praliment and attacted the ship. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists dressed up as Indians and threw tea boxes overboard. Colonists were angry about purchaseing tea fom one company and high taxes from that company. -
Galloways Plan Rejected
Joseph Galloway wanted Great Britian and the colonies to be united. But the paln was rejected. -
Paul Rever's Ride
Paul saw some British Soldiers that where talking about a surprise attack. So he rode around the colonies and warned the colonists. -
Second Continental Congress Meets
In May 1775, with Redcoats once again storming Boston, the Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia. They decided to create a Continetal Army. -
George Wahington named commander in chief
The congress votes George Washington commander in chief. He accepts two days latter. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
That night of June 16 1775 an American troop was marching to Bunker Hill. But the misheard the orders and marched to Breed Hill. -
The Writing of The Declaration of Independance
Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independance. The congress argued over it then they signed it.
