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British act to restrict trade in the English colonies. Meant to keep the colonies under Britain’s firm rule so they would keep making them money. -
Britain gained all of French Canadian land. -
Taxed things like newspapers and pamphlets. Colonists took it as an attack on their fights, though it was not particularly cumbersome. -
British soldiers killed 5 colonists. People across the colonies were outraged, and resentment grew. -
British tea was dumped from a ship into the Boston harbor. When Britain harshly punished Massachusetts, the first Continental Congress was held by colonists to discuss how to handle it. -
The series of acts that Britain took to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party. Colonist’s fury grew with these acts. -
Colonists fought with British troops. The first shots of the American revolution were fired. This would lead to the second continental congress. -
Met and set up the continental army. -
Declared independence from Britain. Set up much of the foundation for American government and guaranteed all people the right to life, liberty, and happiness. Had many enlightenment influences. -
American troops suffer through hunger, disease, and the cold. The army was held together by George Washington. Event lasted from 1777 to 1778. -
First turning point in the American Revolution. Persuaded the French to side with the Americans, which gave them access to more supplies. -
The American army forced the surrender of the British army. British war efforts crumbled after. -
Created a Federal Republic. Divided power up between three branches of government and created checks and balances. -
Guaranteed the rights of U.S citizens. Set up an official way of government that had checks and balances to keep each one in check. Put forth the idea that certain rights belong to anyone.