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The Stamp Act
The stamp act was a tax to help the British pay for the French and Indian War. The British felt they were well justified in charging this tax because the colonies were receiving the benefit of the British troops and needed to help pay for the expense. -
The Boston Port Act
The Boston Port was closed until the tea lost during the Boston tea party was payed for. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence established the United States as a independent nation. Thomas Jefferson wrote the draft. -
Battle of Princeton
General Washington broke camp at Trenton to avoid advance, attacking the British rearguard and train near Princeton and then withdrawing to Morristown. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The French and Americans trap General Cornwallis’s army in the city of Yorktown in Virginia. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution. The chief negotiator was Benjamin Franklin. They acquired large territories. -
Shay’s Rebellion
Shays Rebellion was Massachusetts rebellion led by the revolutionary war veteran Daniel Shays against high taxes. -
Constitutional Convention
Adopted the American Constitution. It was signed by George Washington and Janes Madison.
