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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was the war fought between the colonies of British America and New France, with both sides supported by military units from their parent countries of Great Britain and France. -
Treaty of Paris of 1763
The treaty of Paris was a peace treaty between France and Britiain that ended the French and Indian War. -
Proclamation of 1763
After the war it prevented colonist from expanding west ward after gaining new land to prevent conflicts with natives -
Stamp Act
After the war Britain started taxing paper to pay off all the debt from the war. Thisa angered colonist and this started "No taxation without representation". -
Townshend Act
Placed taxes on items including lead, paper, paint, glass and tea. This angered the colonist and more protest began to break out. -
Boston Massacre
Angered from all the taxes a protest broke out in Boston. The protest got out of control and the redcoats fired. Crispus Attucks was shot and killed and became the first casuality of the American Revolution -
Tea Act
The Tea Act imposed more taxes on tea and was the final straw for the cololnist. This led to the Boston Tea Party which was a big proes. -
Boston Tea Party
Following all the taxes on tea the colonist decided to dump tea at the Boston Harbor. This protest was organized by the Sons Of Liberty led by Samual Adams -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolreable Acs were meant to punish the colonists for their defiance in throwing a large tea shipment into Boston harbor. -
Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. It was the shot heard around the world. -
Declaration Of Independence
Written by Thomms Jefferson it was a list of grievances that the Colonist had for Britain. The Colonist Declared themselves independent from england and began to fight. -
Battle Of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point for tthe war and it gave favor to the colonist. This victory for the colonist convinced the French to ally with them -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a military camp that went through a harsh winter but with the leadership of George Washington they thrived. This showeed how willing and loyal the ssoldiers were to fiight for there freedom -
Battle of Yorkown
This was the final battle of the American Revolution and it led to a Us victory. With the help of France the Ameicans sieged the British and forced a surrender -
Treaty of Paris 1783
The Treaty of Paris, signed in Paris by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of American ended the American Revolutionary War. It also gave america new landd
