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Yorktown
Yorktown was established by VA government and was an economic port. It collected taxes and controlled trade exports and imports from Britan. https://www.nps.gov/york/learn/historyculture/index.htm -
Baron von Steuben (September 17, 1730 – November 28, 1794)
Baron von Steuben was a Prussian and American Military Personnel. He was a general and major general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He taught them essentials of military drills, tactics, and disciplines. He also wrote Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States. He also served as George Washington's chief of staff in his final years. -
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold was a famous American revolutionary war hero who turned into a traitor. He turned into a traitor because he was angry because he didn't get the praise he thought he deserved. -
Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson as Diplomats
Benjamin Franklin Diplomacy started in 1757 when he had to go to London to argue the taxes with the king. Thomas Jefferson Diplomacy started in 1757 when he had to go help Benjamin Franklin with communications in Loundon. -
Marquis de Lafayette
Born Sept. 6, 1757, in France to a wealthy noble family. When the time came to prove himself, it was not at the service of France, but the American colony improvising a new government. -
James Armistead Lafayette
James Armistead was an African American slave who was also a spy. He was a double-agent and worked for British and the 13 Colonies. James gained the trust of a British General Cornwallis and a traitor Benedict Arnold. He would give information to George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. -
Deborah Sampson
Deborah Sampson dressed up as a man so that she could join the army and fought in the American Revolution. She was the first woman to earn a full military pension for her participation in the war. -
Proclamation of 1763
In order to maintain positive relations with the British and the Native Americans. It may have also been used to exert British control over the colonists. However neither motive was achieved -
The Stamp Act
Tax put in place by the parliament on paper goods; Led to the revolution because the colonist were angry about taxation without representation -
The Townshend Act
Taxes imposed by the parliament on glass,lead, paper and tea. This lead colonists to boycott the resources, which was also a cause of the revolution -
Boston Non-important agreement
The Boston Non-important agreement was an agreement formed by the merchants of Boston and traders not to import or export anything to Britan. This was their response to their to the Townshend act of 1767. -
Boston Massacre
Colonist joined in front of the Customs house in Boston. Colonist began taunting the British soldiers and a gun was accidentally fired. The colonist who was shot then became a martyr for the cause of the revolution -
The Gaspee Affair
Ths HMS Gaspee was a ship that the British used to enforce the Navigation Acts near Newport, Rohde Island. On June 9th it was chasing a packet ship called Hannah. During this Abraham Whipple and Jhon Brown Boarded and burned down the ship. As a result, there was increased tension between the American Colonist and the British Officials, which followed the Boston Massacre of 1770 -
Sally Hemings
Sally Hemings was an African American slave whose father was Thomas Jefferson's father-in-law. she moved to Thomas Jeffersons estate once the father in law died. -
The Tea Act
Yet another tax imposed on the american colonist by the British parliament. Considered the last straw and the catalyst for the Boston Tea Party -
Boston Tea Party
Unrest due to taxes, Rebels after careful planning dressed up as native Americans raided the ships and dumped hundreds of pounds of tea into the Boston harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
A group of laws put in place in response to the Boston Tea Party by the parliament that were meant to intimidate the colonists -
First Continental Congress
The Continental Congress was a group of men that came together to defend their rights against the Britsh. The men involved with this were. They decided in this meeting to not re-aline with Britain and made the Declaration of Personal rights. -
Quebec Act of 1774
Quebec Act was passed by British Parlament to extend the boundaries of Quebec. Quebec is a forsted area in Eastern Canada. -
"Give me Liberty or Give me Death"
Quote from Patrick Henry's speech given to the second Virginia convention. -
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord were battles that started the American Revolution. The battles were between the 13 Colonies and the British. -
Second Contental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was a meeting of the thirteen colonies, it succeeds the First Continental Congress. The main focus now was on moving toward total freedom and creating what is now the Declaration of independence. -
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga was performed by Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold and his small force of Green Mountain Boys led. They went to a small group of British troops at the fort and took all of their personal belongings. Then their weapons were then transported up Boston so they could help strengthen Dorchester Heights and help to end the siege of Boston. -
Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette ( September 6th 1757 – May 20th 1834 )
Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and a military personnel.He fought in the American Revolutionary War, he was known as the Hero of two worlds. He was also a key player in the French Revolution of 1789 and the July revolution of 1830 -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place during the Sige of Boston. It took place on Adjacent hill but was named after Bunker hill because the place was involved as well. The colonial force that was present in Boston heard that the British forces were coming to attack, so they moved to Bunker Hill and made a fortress to defend themselves. The British won ultimately and gained the Charleston Penisula. -
Common Sense
Pamphlet published by Tomas Paine that put fourth his arguments in favor of american independence. It advocated for the independence of American colonist from the British powers. -
Burning of Norfolk
British Navy powers sailed up the James river into Virginia to attack the patriot troops and destroy the town of Norfolk. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence was created from June-July 1776. Two people signed the original Declaration, Charles Thomson as Secretary and John Hancock as President of the Continental Congress. It was written in Philadelphia. -
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton took place in Trenton, New Jersy. In this battle, George Washington the Continental Army against the Hessian soldiers that were settled at Trenton. The Continental Army thought they were battered and bruised, captured the Hessian post. This strengthens their reputation and inspired the soldiers to continue the battle. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge is in Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania. George Washington and his army went here to rest during the American Revoultion. -
Battle of Saratoga
Two battles fought 18 days apart. Is considered a major turning point in the war. Victory in the battle showed to foreign forces such as France that America was a worthy of their aid and that the war could be won. -
British Capture of New York
The British were rumored to be attempting an attack on New York. -
British Invade Philadelphia
British marched into Philadelphia and took over the city but before the British could take anything George Washington and his army raided the place. George Washington and his army reiaded the place so that the British couldnt gather any materials. -
British Occupy Philly
The British captured Philadelphia after George Washington's defeats at the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of the Clouds. -
French Alliance
During the revolution France and the US united against the British forces. The French informed the British that they recognized the independence of the US. The British then declared war on France. -
Savannah is lost to the Brits
The British sneak attacked Savannah and took the land from the Americans guarding it. -
Articles of Confederation Signed
The Articles of Confederation was an agreement with the 13 colonies.It almost served as their first constitution.It was meant to destroy any hope of rectifying with Britan and it strived to gain independence The document It was signed by 9 people. -
French Navy chase Brits from Chesapeake
The Battle of the Chesapeake which is also known as the Battle of the Virginia Capes, took place in the Chesapeake Bay. There was a British force led by Admiral Sir Thomas Graves and a French force led by Admiral Francois Joseph Paul. The French were victorious, providing an army and weapons to French- Americans. This allowed for more help in ending the siege of Yorktown, which helps lead to the independence of the thirteen colines. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution between the British and the 13 Colonies. The Continental Congress approved The Treaty of Paris. -
Constitution Adopted
The U.S Constitution was signed by the delegates of the Constitutional Convection In Philadelphia. It was made to replace the Articles of Confederation that had grown weak and useless. Leaving states to act like independent and not have any rules that binds them together. The constitution was made to reverse this effect and strengthen the country. It was signed by 38 people, including Geroge Washington, Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin. -
US Constitution Signed
The United States constitution was signed. The document contained 27 amendments -
Paul Revere's Ride
In this event, our hero, Paul Revere, is riding through the countryside to warn his fellow patriots about the British invasion. Though it is fiction the phrase " The British are coming", is a staple in American History. -
Cherokee attack from the west
There were a series of attack s from the Cherokee tribe in South Carolina. In on of these events they were lad by Cheif Dragging-Canoe, they failed this attempt and out of this came the Treaty of Dewitt's in May 20th 1777 and the Treaty of Long Island of Holsten in July 20th 1777
