1754 to 1781

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    French and Indian War

  • Fort Necessity

    George Washington led a milita to create a Fort Necessity near a French fort. George Washington's men attacked the French fort because it was built on British land. The French fought back and forced the British to surrender.

  • Writs of Assistance

    Replaced the role of a specialized search warrants with a general lisence to search anywhere. British government used this to crack down on smuggling.

  • Treaty of Paris

    France ceded her colonial empire in the St. Lawrence Valley, & all territory west to the Mississippi.

  • Proclaimation of 1763

    Forebad British settlers to move West of the Ohio River Valley to prevent problems with Native Americans

  • Stamp Act

    Used to pay for the debt of the Seven Years. Placed tax on any printed materials.

  • Declaratory Act

    Passed with the repeal of the Stamp Act, itasserted that Parliament had the right to tax and make laws for the colonies in any case.

  • Townsend Acts

    Allowed for duties to be collected on tea, glass, and paper; suspended NY assembly.

  • Boston Massacre

    After a colonist threw a rock at a redcoat, the British responded by firing into a crowd, killing 5 civilians.

  • The Tea Act

    Because of the excessive amount of unsold tea the East India Trading comany have, the Tea Act was passed so that it would be sold to the colonies at a cheap price. But because of the Townsend Acts, the colonists believed that it was pretensious Act. Many cities did not take the tea, and sent the ships back. Led to the Boston Tea Party

  • Boston Tea Party

    A group of colonist snuck upon a British ship and dumped out barrels of tea. Response to the Tea Act.

  • Intolerable Acts

    Contained acts such as:
    The Boston Port Act which blockaded Boston Harbor and only allowed for British ships to pass through.
    The Massachusettes Government Act which increased British control of Massachusettes.
    A revision to the Quatering Act and the passage of the Quebec Act. Triggered rebellious ideas throughout the colonies.
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    First Continental Congress

    All countries except Georgia sent delegates. Agreed upon a list of greivences for the King and decided if nothing was done by Britian, the Congress would meet again.

  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    First battle of the American Revolution. Paul Revere and William Dawes rode through the night to warn everyone that the British were coming. During the battle, the British retreated.

  • The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

    While the Britsh were sleeping, Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen and the Green Mountian Boys captured the garrison, Important because it was a strategically placed fort in between Canada and the Hudson River Valley.

  • Second Continental Congress

    Establishes the Coninental Army with George Washington as its leader.

  • Battle of Bunkerhill

    Considered a British victory at the time, but suffered many losses (1,150 British to 450 from the Colonists.) Showed the British how strong the colonists were.

  • British withdraw from Boston

    Due to a snow storm, General Howe was unable to attack the Continental Army. To prevent a second battle like Bunker Hill, Howe withdrew his troops.

  • Declaration of Indpendence

    Colonists formally declared independence through this document.

  • Battle of Trenton

    George Washington led his men into a British Fort. The British, still recovering from Christmas festivities, were completely surprised, resulting in a Colonial victory.
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    British Occupation in Philadelphia

    A major Britsh presence was in Philadelphia for about nine months. Finally retreated after France joined the colonists side.

  • Battle of Saratoga

    Considered the turning point of the American Revolution. This battle gave France a reason to join the American cause.

  • Adoption of the Articles of Confederation

    First piece of legislation that explained how to rule the United States. However, it had many problems as it did not allow for government to regulate trade, raise an army or collect taxes.

  • Winter at Valley Forge

    On this day, Washington led his troops to Valley Forge where they spent the winter training in freezing cold temperatures. Conditions were brutal.

  • Battle of Chesapeake Bay

    Naval battle that allowed for American victory at the Battle of Yorktown. British surrender began peace negotations.

  • Battle of Yorktown

    With 500 British casualties compared to the American's 80, the British surrendered, knowing that they could not fight for much longer. Led to British recognition of the indpendence of the United States.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Peace treaty ending the Revolutionary War.