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The Boston Tea Party
Thomas Hutchinson allowed 3 ships to enter Boston Harbor carrying tea. Before the tax could be collected,Bostonians took action. It was a cold December night,radical towns people stormed the ships and throw 342 chests of tea into the water. After that,not a single chest of tea bound for the 13 colonies reached its destination, and not a single American colonists had a cup of tea. -
Boston Port Act
The Boston Port Act was an act to stop landing or shipping of goods,wares,and merchandise at the town of Boston in the providenceof Massachuset's Bay,in North America. -
Administration of Justice Act
The Administration of Justice Act was an for or the impartial administration of justice in the cases of persons questioned for any acts done by them in the execution of the law, or for the suppression of riots and tumults, in the province of the Massachuset's Bay, in New England. -
The First Continental Congress
On September 5, 1774, delegates from 12 colonies met at the First Continental Congress to discuss how to react to the Intolerable Acts. They decided to boycott British goods and ban the export of American goods to Britain if the Intolerable Acts would not be repealed. In order to effectively carry out the boycott, the delegates also established the Continental Association and called for the Second Continental Congress that was to be held if their protest would not achieve the desired effect. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
On April 18, 1775, the British governor of Massachusetts sent several hundred British troops to seize the colonists’ military stores at Concord. The British intentions were soon discovered by the Patriot colonists who decided to prevent the British from carrying out their plan. Local militiamen gathered at Lexington to intercept the British troops. These managed to repulse the outnumbered militiamen in early morning of April 19 and then proceeded towards Concord. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence which formally proclaimed the 13 colonies as independent. These right include the right to life,liberty and happiness. However, it opens a description explainig why the colonies decided to overthrown their ruler and choose to take their place as a separete nation. -
Delegates begin to sign The Declaration of Independence
On August 2 1776, 56 congressional delegates signed the documents, aproving the declaration. The delegates signed by state from North to South. -
The British Occupy New York City
On September 15, 1776, British forces occupied New York City in the Revolutionary War. -
Washington victorious at Princeton
In January 3, 1777,Washington escaped from one enemy to attack another at Princeton. His successful night march,is remembered as one of the quarter marches in American history. -
Flag Resolution
During the American Revolution,the Congress adopts a resolution saying that the flag of the U.S be 13 alternate stripes red and white, and that the Union 13 stars, white in blue field, representing a new Constellation. In 1949 Congress ofificially considered June 14 as Flag Days,a national day of ceremony. -
Paoli Massacre,PA
Paoli Massacre on September 21 1777,was a small, and cruel battle fought as part of the Philadelphia Campaign in the American revolution. General Charles Grey and 5,000 British soldiers attack on a small regiment of Patriot troops send by Anthony Wayne known as the Paoli Massacre. -
The United States and France sign the French Alliance
On February 6 1778,the U.S and France a defensive alliance to help France attack England,and that neither the U.S or France make peace with the England until the independence Of the U.S was recognized. -
The redcoats occupy Savannah
British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and his 2500 and 3600 troops, included the 71st Highland regiment,New York Loyalists,and Hessian mercenaries,attack on American group defending Savannah,Georgia. -
British capture Charleston,SC
On May 12 1780, Henry Clinton sent General Charles Cornwallis and 8500 soldiers to Charleston. In 2 months they had increased their forces to 10,000 men and toked control of Charleston. -
Articles of Confederation adopted
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union,after 16 month of debate. But, it wasn't until March 2 ,1781,Maryland agreement. -
Americans recaptured Augusta,GA
Since Savannah was in British hands,gave American a calm negotiations with British. They insists that Georgia be part of the U.S gratitude to the Patriots captured of Augusta. -
British evacuate Savannah,GA
In 1782,the British evacuate Savannah,and head to South Carolina. The remaining British soldiers ere transported to the West Indies. James Wright was the only colonial governor in Georgia, and resumed his role until the British left. Than 3 years later he died. -
Congress ratifies preliminary peace treaty
The Continental Congress of the U.S ratifies the preliminary peace treaty with Great Britain in November 1782. On September 3, 1783,the treaty of Paris was signed with the U.S,Great Britain,Spain and France,bringing to an end the Revolutionary War. -
British leave Charleston,SC
The British had been occupied Charleston for 30 months and 2 days. General Alexander Leslie decided not to destroy the city if the Patriots allow his troops leave safe. Than,the British,allies,Loyalists,and 5,000 slaves leave the work, but Wayne leaven in, keeping a respectful distance. -
British troops leave New York City
After the Treaty of Paris was signed ending the American Revolution, British soldiers left New York City. The city was seize by the British in September 1776 and endure in their hands until 1783. Then,it was declared the capital of the U.S.
