7 Years War and American Revolution

By Aubrielle Poff
  • Fort Niagara

    Fort Niagara

    British defeated on Lake Ontario
  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War

    Started in 1754 and ended in 1763.
  • French built forts in Ohio River Valley to claim territory

    French built forts in Ohio River Valley to claim territory

    Virginia Company opposed French expansion
    1754-1763
  • George Washington (21 years old) led British troop

    George Washington (21 years old) led British troop

    Fort Necessity: Washington forced to surrender to larger French force
    1754-1763
  • The Albany Congress: Colonial leaders met to discuss potential war

    The Albany Congress: Colonial leaders met to discuss potential war

    Ben Franklin's "Join or Die" snake image published
    Proposed union of states (Albany Plan) rejected by colonies
    1754-1763
  • Fort Duquesne

    Fort Duquesne

    General Edward Braddock's defeat
    European-style tactics ineffective against French and Native American guerrilla warfare
  • Britain officially declared war on France, beginning the Seven Years' War

    Britain officially declared war on France, beginning the Seven Years' War

  • William Pitt became prime minister

    William Pitt became prime minister

    Chose general James Wolfe to lead his army.
  • France ceded territories to Britain

    France ceded territories to Britain

    Britain gained control of all territory east of the Mississippi (except New Orleans)
  • Pontiac's war

    Pontiac's war

    Ottawa leader Pontiac formed alliance of Western tribes
    Attacked British forts and settlers, killing about 2,000
    Settlers retaliated against all Native Americans
    1763-1764
  • Proclamation of 1763

    Proclamation of 1763

    Banned colonial settlement west of Appalachian Mountains
    Angered many colonists who ignored or resisted the proclamation
  • France ceded territories to Britain

    France ceded territories to Britain

    Britain gained control of all territory east of the Mississippi (except New Orleans)
  • The Sugar Act:

    The Sugar Act:

    ew tax on molasses and stricter smuggling penalties
  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act

    Tax on various paper products and documents
  • The Quartering Act:

    The Quartering Act:

    Colonists required to house and supply British soldiers
  • Townshend Acts

    Townshend Acts

    New import duties and search powers (Writs of Assistance)
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    Conflict between colonists and British soldiers
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    Major American victory
    Convinced France to ally with the Revolutionaries
  • The Call for Independence

    The Call for Independence

    Continental Congress voted for independence
  • The Shot Heard 'Round the World

    The Shot Heard 'Round the World

    British troops marched to seize weapons in Concord
    Paul Revere and William Dawes warned colonists
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    First armed conflict of the American Revolution
    British retreated to Boston, suffering heavy losses
    "Minutemen": Colonial militia ready to fight at a moment's notice
    First official action of the Revolutionary War
  • Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"

    Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"

    Argued for self-governance
    Stimulated support for independence
    Virginia Resolution: Formal statement
  • Continental Congress voted for independence

    Continental Congress voted for independence

    Approved by Congress on July 4, 1776 (signed August 2, 1776)
  • Valley Forge (Winter 1777-1778)

    Valley Forge (Winter 1777-1778)

    Harsh conditions for Continental Army
    The citizens provide an overwhelming support for the troops.
    The Brits partied while the Americans trained
    Brits had control of cities, Americans had the rural areas
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Britain recognized U.S. independence
    Defined new nation's boundaries

  • Impacts of the Revolution

    Created 13 independent states united as one nation
    Spread ideas of liberty and equality
    Inspired other revolutions, including the French Revolution