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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War is also known as the Seven Years' War. The war was between French and Indians against the British even though the name makes it sound like it's the French against the Indians. -
The Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act imposed a direct tax on British colonies in America that require many printed materials like newspaper, legal documents, playing cards, etc. -
Sons of Liberty
Who Were the Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty were the masterminds behind the Boston Tea Party and the Stamp Act. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre occurred when British soldiers opened fire on American colonists due to the recent taxes being set on the American colonies. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest performed by the Sons of Liberty. They were angry at Britain for imposing "taxation without representation" so they dumped British imported tea into the harbor. -
First Continental Congress Meets
The first Continental Congress met in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia. At the meeting, the colonies presented that they were united to show a combined authority to Great Britain. -
The Second Continental Congress meets
Second Continental Congress The Second Continental congress was made up of delegates from the 13 colonies. They plotted the course of war and Independence. -
Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was sent to England as a last ditch effort from the colonists to avoid going to war with Britain during the American Revolution. -
Thomas Paine's Common Sense Published
Common Sense was an instant best seller. In the book Thomas Paine argued two main points: independence from England and the creation of a democratic republic. -
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Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a battle with French and Continental troops against the British troops. It was the last step to ending the War for Independence. -
Treaty of Paris signed
The Treaty of Paris was signed by U.S. and British representatives which ended the American Revolutionary War. -
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Constitutional Convention
The convention was officially called to revise the existing Articles of Confederation but the point was to decide how America would governed -
Constitution is Ratified
The Constitution became the official structure of the government of the United States. -
Bill of Rights Adopted
The first 10 amendments of the constitution make up the Bill of Rights. The amendments were written by James Madison and help to spell out the rights in relation to the government.
