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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first internal tax on American colonies by the British government. -
The Boston Massacr
A group of British soldiers shot and killed 5 people while under attack by a mob. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This battle was the first battle of the American Revolution. It is also know as "The shot heard 'round the world." https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Siege of Yorktown
This battle was the end of the American Revolution. The American and French captured British leader Cornwallis and they were forced to surrender. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown -
The U.S Constitution signed
The Constitution of the United States of American was signed by 28 of 41 delegates. It was signed at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-constitution-signed