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The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed by the English Parliament imposing the first direct tax on the American colonies, to offset the high costs of the British military organization in America. -
The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 after the Boston Tea Party. The laws were meant to punish the Massachusetts colonists for their defiance in the Tea Party protest in reaction to changes in taxation by the British Government. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is defined as the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain. It was written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during a congress meeting. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle of the Revolutionary War. During the battle General Lord Cornwallis surrendered his army to General George Washington. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the war and formally granting the United States independence from Great Britain. -
The Constitution
The Constitution of the United States established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. -
The First “State of the Union Address"
The State of the Union Address is an annual message delivered by the President of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress at the beginning of each calendar year in office. -
Capital of the United States
Washington DC, was established as the capital of the United States.
