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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War, also called the Seven Years War, was a conflict in North America in a larger regal war between France and Great Britain. This war debated over future frontier policy, along with paying the war's expenses which made many colonists upset. This war also caused Great Britain to gain a lot of land in North America. The French and Indian War ultimately led to the American Revolution. -
Sugar Act
This was a tax on sugar and it had an impact on manufactured rum. The Sugar Act was mainly about the manufactured rum, which was made from a by-product of sugar production. Some sugarcane was grown on sugar plantations in the colonies, which was a big part of the triangle trade. The sugar act started in 1733 but was republished April 5, 1764. The act was on of a few acts that caused Great Britain to divide and its colonies in America. The Sugar Act was part of taxation without representation. -
The Quartering Act
The Quartering Act was created to pass the provisions of the 1765 Quartering Act. The Act stated that the governor, unlike the whole group, had the power to make arrangements to make sure that colonists supplied shelter for the troops. This act made colonists even more angered. -
Boston massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of 5 people by British soldiers who thought they were told to fire,. This started because Private White hit a teenager with the butt of his rifle for insulting Captain Goldfinch. People began throwing snowballs, oyster shells, and other things at the soldiers. A British soldier was hit in the face by a stick and madly shot into the crowd. This is considered the first battle of the revolutionary war. -
Tea act
This acts main purpose was to bail out the struggling East India company. The company was granted importation and sales of tea in the colonies by the British government. The colonist had no say in the taxing of tea and tea was a huge part of the colonies and was a regular thing. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a time when a variety of Massachusetts colonists dressed as Mohawk Indians boarded a few British tea ships and rode into Boston harbor, to dump all of the tea into the harbor. The Boston Tea Party was pretty much the key-event to the American Revolution, this was also when colonists started the violence -
The Boston Port Act
The Boston Port Act, because of the Boston Tea Party, was made to punish the colonists in/live in Boston, Massachusetts. This act was one of the many British laws that is mentioned as the Intolerable Acts passed by the Parliament of Great Britain. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
These were the first two battles of the Revolutionary War so they clearly have great significance. This battle was started because the British commander heard of weapons and supplies being stockpiled by the Patriots. The effect of these to battles is America being free. -
Battle of Ticonderoga
This was a battle that meant a lot since Fort Ticonderoga was a key point of access to both Canada and the Hudson River Valley. The Patriots attacked at dawn catching the British off guard and they won this battle. This gave the Patriots much needed artillery. -
Patrick Henry's “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech
This was a famous speech given by Patrick Henry that transformed the way people feel about the laws being passed. This changed peoples hearts on how the king was treating them this gave them the motive to rebel and protest against the King and the stupid rules passed. -
George Washington is Named Commander in Chief
The Continental Congress made George Washington the Commander of Chief of the Continental Army on this day. Its important because he's a good commander and he eventually leads the army to victory. -
George Washington is Named Commander in Chief
George Washington was a solider that led america to independence, a strong politician, and the first president of the United States of America. He was doing rose to the challenge of american independent becoming a leader of the revolutionary movement this is he was named Commander in Chief. -
Thomas Paine writes Common Sense
The Common Sense pamphlet advised independence from Britain for the American colonies and it is now considered one of the most powerful pamphlets in American history. This convinced American colonists that they need to break off of the British rule and that the time to do it was now. -
Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress
The Declaration of Independence was a document written by Thomas Jefferson that explained why the north american colonies owned by the British wanted independence. This document was signed by 52 congressional delegates. Some of them include Thomas Jefferson, John Adams,Edward Rutledge, John Hancock, and Benjamin Franklin. -
Alliance is Made between the Rebels and the French.
The french despise the British so offer to help the rebels they start off be sending supplies to rebels then send in troops. This gives the rebels the fighting edge they need to when their independence. -
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Battle of Saratoga
This was a battle in the American Revolutionary War. This was a very important battle because it was the turning point in the war. The Patriots won this battle and gave France hope they could win. In return the french gave some assistance to the Patriots. -
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Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown also known as the Siege of Yorktown was a battle in the revolutionary war. This battle was won by the Patriots being an decisive victory with George Washington controlling forces and with Frances' help. -
General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown
On October 19,1781 in Yorktown General Cornwallis surrenders 8000 British soldiers and seamen to american patriots. This is a huge victory for George Washington and the patriots. This is one of the most important events in the American revolution. -
Peace Treaty Signed ending the American Revolution recognizing US independence.
On September 3, 1783 the Peace Treaty is signed by King George the 3rd ending the revolutionary war and making america independent from Great Britain. This treaty was later ratified by the Continental Congress early in 1784. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This was a battle during the early stages of American Revolutionary War. The importance of this battle was that it gave patriots confidence to continue fighting even though they lost this battle.
