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French and Indian War
England and colonists vs. French and Native Americans, wanted domination in the New World. After England won, they got most of the control of this territory, French was no longer a threat to England in America -
Albany Plan of Union
This called for the unification of all colonies to create a single government (suggested by Ben Franklin) -
Treaty of Paris 1763
This document ended the French and Indian War. What it meant was that Britain won all of Canada, and all land from the east coast to Mississippi. -
Proclamation of 1763
This forbade the colonists from going west of the Appalachian Mountains. -
Stamp Act
Colonists had to buy watermarked paper for newspapers and legal documents. This Act provoked the first organized response to the British government. -
Stamp Act Congress
Representatives of nine colonial assemblies met in New York City. They agreed that Parliament couldn't tax anyone outside of Great Britain, couldn't deny them a fair trial, etc. -
Townshend Act
Persuaded Parliament to pass these regulations with an import duty on glass, led, paper, paint, tea, etc. This was an indirect tax on "necessities" -
Boston Massacre
In Boston, Massachusetts, a crowd of colonists protested against the customs of the British by throwing snowballs at the British troops. The protests escalated, and the troops started open fire, killing 5 colonists. -
First Continental Congress Issues Olive Branch Petition
This was the final offer of peace to Britain, and in it they agreed to stay loyal to them if they addressed their grievances. -
Committees of Correspondence Organized
Organized by Samuel Adams. Was a system of communication between patriot leaders in New England and throughout the colonies. Provided organization necessary to unite the colonies in opposition to Parliament. -
Boston Tea Party
Boston Patriots organized this to protest the Tea Act set in place. 50 colonists dressed like Indians and boarded British ships, dumped cargo into the Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts.
The intolerable acts were the four Coercive Acts, to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party. Closed the Boston Port, the Quebec act, etc. -
Quebec Act
This extended Quebec's boundary to the Ohio River. Americans viewed it as an act of favoritism towards the previous enemy (The french colonists in Canada). -
The Association is Issued
Most important outcome of the Congress. Called for the complete boycott of British goods. -
Patrick Henry's "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"
Patrick Henry was a lawyer during the Revolutionary time period. He made a speech, given to the Virginia Assembly and said those famous words -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This was the initiation of the Revolutionary War. They intended to get supplies from militia, but shots were exchanged between the minutemen and the British troops. It ended with the British retreating to Boston -
Paul Revere's Ride
Alerted the colonies that British were coming before Lexington and Concord by taking a midnight ride to spread the word and prepare the colonists -
Bunker Hill
Was an important battle of the American War on independence. Although the British won, it gave the colonists a newfound confidence; was a moral victory. -
Common Sense is Published
Thomas Paine created a pamphlet to implore Americans to rise in opposition of the British Parliament, and replace it with a new government based on Enlightenment ideals. -
Declaration of Independence is approved
Approved by Congress, and drafted by Thomas Jefferson. Formalized the separation of the British government and the colonies, as well as laid out the Enlightenment values -
Washington Crosses the Delaware
General George Washington surprised and captured 1,000 sleeping Hessians. One week later, he left campfires burning as a trap/ploy and snuck a defeat on a smaller British detachment. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was a turning point of the Revolution, as Horatio Gates forced John Burgoyne to surrender his whole command. This was a major victory for the colonists, and after this the French decided to support the colonies: providing troops, ships, supplies, money, etc. -
Continental Army Winters at Valley Forge
This was a Low point for the Continental Army. Little food, no shelter, and suffered harsh conditions. 25% of troops died from starvation or disease. -
Benedict Arnold Switches Sides
Was a successful general from Connecticut during the Revolutionary War, but then switch sides and began helping the British. -
British Surrender at Yorktown
Last major battle of Revolutionary War. American troops trap British troops in the Chesapeake Bay, Cornwallis was forced to surrender.
