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The Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued after the French and Indian war. It tole the colonies that they could not settle on land west of the app. mountains -
Boston Tea Party
An organization called The Sons of Liberty dressed up as Native Americans and dumped the taxed tea from the British into the Boston Harbor. They did this to resist and protest the taxes on tea placed by the British. -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was composed of 12 delegates from each one of the 13 colonies excluding Georgia. They met in Philadelphia to make laws from September 5th 1774 to October 26 1774 -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second Congress was where the colonies came together for a second time to come to a decision about what they wanted to do with the colonies. They then came to the came to the conclusion that they should separate from Britain. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the american revolution. It is referred to as "the shot heard round the world" meaning that everyone was talking about it. -
The Olive Branch Petition
It was written by John Dickinson . It said that the colonist wanted to find a peaceful attempt to sort out the problems without fighting and staying loyal to the king. -
Common Sense
Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine. It was a pamphlet that explained why Thomas Paine thought that it was common sense that the colonies should separate from Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence was finished on July 2nd 1776. It was voted on by Congress and was published on July 4th 1776 and explained why the colonies were going to separate from Britain. -
Crossing the Delaware
George Washington planned to attack the hessian's on Christmas eve so they weren't expecting it. They crossed the Delaware at dawn and ended up capturing 15,000 soldiers. -
The Articles Of Confederation
The Articles Of Confederation are the beginning of the road to the constitution. They were written before the Constitution but were unsuccessful. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a big turning point in the American Revolution. For 18 days British forces fought the colonies. They won at the beginning and kept coming after the colonies. Their fores were down and the colonies won and forced the British to surrender. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a fort under the control of George Washington. They were stationed there during a hard winter and many people died from disease. They were able to fight because of the loyalty to the Patriot cause. -
French Aids Colonists
Benjamin Franklin went to Paris to sign the treaty of Amity and Commerce. It then made France an ally to the colonies. -
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold was a general in the continental army. He thought that he deserved more recognition. He was angry when people didn't worship him like they did George Washington. So he turned to the british and handed over west point for money. He is considered Americas first traitor. -
The Siege of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown is one of the most famous battles of the American Revolution. It was also the last Battle of the American Revolution. The British surrendered their troops and the Americans won. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed two years after the revolutionary war. It officially ended the War. It was negotiated by Ben Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay -
Alexander Hamilton And The New York Bank
Alexander Hamilton founded the First big bank in New York. It was founded to pay off war debt. It is still in business today. -
George Washington Becomes President
George Washington is elected President of the United States Of America. With John Adams as vice president. He was the first president of the United States. -
Thomas Jefferson is Elected President
Thomas Jefferson was elected president. He was the third President of the United States. He ran agains John Adams and Arron Burr. He was also the first president to change the law that said the candidate with the 2nd most votes was the vice president. -
Marquis de Lafayette Dies
Marquis de Lafayette died of pneumonia in Paris,France. He was 76 years old.
