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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a war between Northern American Colonists and the French both sides being supported by Native American tribes. The War is seen to some as just a theater to the "Seven Years' War". Some see it as completely individual from the European war -
Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act of 1765 was enforced by the British crown. The act led to a tax being placed on stamps that were used for papers, documents and even playing cards. -
Townshend Act of 1767
The Townshend Act of 1767 was to raise revenue for the British Empire. The act lead to taxes being placed on glass, lead, paint, paper and tea for the American colonists. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a fatal riot in the streets of Boston. It started when a group of American colonists were harassing a British Solider and then more of each party gathered. Ending in volley's of bullets being fired into the crowd. Killing 6 and injuring 6. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was political/economic protesting the "Tea Act". The Tea Act was to ensure that all tea was from Britain. That tea being taxed. The protest was carried out by the "Sons of Liberty", throwing crates of tea in the Boston Harbor. -
First Continental Congress meets
The first continental congress meeting was held in Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Representatives from 12 out of 13 colonies meet to discuss the future of America under increasing British aggression. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place in the early stages of the War. It resulted in British victory but not without heavy casualties. Roughly 1,000 casualties to the British Empire. -
Declaration of Independence aopted
The Declaration of Independence was the first formal documentation by America's people asserting their own right to run their very own government. It was also a message to the world and specifically the French that they had a right to oppose the British thrown. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was the result of George Washington crossing the Delaware river the previous night. The battle was a big United States victory. Leading to many new patriot's and sympathizers of the United States -
Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was also known as the Battle of Camden Court House in Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was a major victory in the Southern Theater of the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown is the key victory the American Colonists needed for peace negotiations to begin. Those negotiations leading to the freedom of all 13 American colonies and the recognition of the United States of America. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was the end of the American Revolution that involved more then the American Colonists and British Throne. It also had Spain, France and the Netherlands participating. This treaty made the United States of America a recognized country by the British and established land borders. -
3/5 Compromise
The 3/5 compromise came into fortition at the 1787 Constitutional Convention. The compromise sated that 3 out of every 5 slaves were counted when counting a states total population. -
Constitution is Ratified
The Constitution being ratified meant it was the frame work for the American Government to come. The first three words of the Constitution, "We The People", proved that the American government existed for the citizens of the nation. -
Bill of Rights Adopted
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution. The Bill of rights was a collection of 10 of the 12 amendments sent by President George Washington.