american revolution

By ashlyncreel0202

  • British Win French-Indian War

    British Win French-Indian War
    The French-Indian war started in 1754 and ended in 1763. The Treaty of Paris ended this war. The British were the winners of this war and gained great territory from it.

  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord
    The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary war. This Battle marks the start of open conflict between the British and the Colonists. The battle started over issues with taxation and representation.

  • The Declaration of Independence was created

    The Declaration of Independence was created
    This document justified the independence of the United States. It listed 27 colonial grievances against King George III. The document was approved by the continental congress on July 4th, 1776.

  • General Cornwallis Surrenders

    General Cornwallis Surrenders
    He surrendered his army to George Washington at Yorktown. The Siege of Yorktown was the final battle in the American Revolution. The surrender happened on October 19th, 1781.

  • The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris
    The Treaty of Paris played a crucial role in ending the wars. It established peace between the nations. It also set the boundaries between modern day Canada and the USA.