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French and Indian War
The French and Indian war started between 1754 - 1763. There was an argument about if the Ohio River Valley was connected with the British Empire. At the end of the war France had given up all their land in" mainland North America" by this they ended any "foreign war" that was associated with the British. -
Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act of 1765 started on 3/22/1765. This happened because it was to help people's finances after the "Seven Year War with France". The Stamp Act of 1765 had passed a "Declaration of Rights and Grievances," which means that all Americans respected British citizens. Protesting for taxation -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770. The colonist wasn't happy about how there were not fairly taxed. During the Massacre, a big patriot mob was "throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks." Multiple colonists were killed after this happened. The Boston Massacre was an event that was the Revolutionary War for more information about this event click here Boston Massacre -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party happen on 12/16/1773. There was a protest against the "British Parliament's Tea Act of 1773. The American colonist was frustrated that the British were "imposing taxation without representation.” Significance? This even "was the first major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists." -
First Continental Congress meets
First Continental Congress happened because of the reaction between the British government to trade representatives at the Boston Tea Party. This happened on 3/5/1774, the congress had made a decision and disputed the British Parliament's right to tax it without representation in the parliament. -
Battles of Lexington & Concord
The Battle of Lexington & Concord occurred on 4/9/1775. Well, the Britsh had marched right into Lexington Concord, and the British were trying to "seize weapons from the colonist". Well, this time the British were confronted by the colonist, the colonist had about 300-400 people with them. The British were forced to walk back to Boston where all the colonists were firing at them. Significance? "marked the start of the American War of Independence" -
Olive Branch Petition sent to England
The Olive Branch Petition sent to England happened on, 7/5/1775, this was supposed to please King George 3 and try to stop conflicts between the colonies, but the British government was escalating to the point it became a war. King George didn't respond to the Olive Branch nor did he react, so he put things into his own hands and "declared his own Proclamation of Rebellion." -
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense published
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was published happened on 1/10/1776, Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense because he wanted to encourage Americans to "beyond merely resisting British authority." -
Articles of Confederation created
Articles of Confederation happened ibn 11/15/1777, this happened because of "wartime urgency" also this was long progress, this didn't happen until March 1, 1781. -
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Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown happened from 9/28/1781-10/19/1781, The Battle of Yorktown happened because Cornwallis had been ordered by Clinton to "protect the harbor for the British fleet in the lower Chesapeake Bay." After the 3 weeks of the Battle of Yorktown Cornwallis had given up to Washington. Significance? " the conclusion of the last major battle of the American Revolution and the start of a new nation's independence. For more information about the battle of Yorktown [click here] -
Treaty of Paris signed
The Treaty of Paris happened on 9/3/1783, this ended one specific event and it is for, "the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States." Also, the Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War and Seven Year's War, and their respective allies. Significance? Recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation. [Click here to learn more] -
3/5 Compromise
3/5 Compromise happened in 1787, this event allow the state to count three-fifths of each Black people that are in determining political representation in the House." -
Constitution is ratified
The constitution is ratified happened on 6/21/1788, had become the official work of the government of the US. "The Constitution was not ratified by all states until May 29, 1790." When Rhode Island finally approved the document." -
Bill of Rights adopted
Bills of Rights happened on 12/15/1791, "To ensure ratification of the document, and the First Congress proposed a Bill of Rights as protection for those fearful of a strong national government." After that when Dec 15 1791 hit, at least 3-4 had ratified the bills of rights.
