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The French and Indian War
A war that lasted about seven years between England and American colonies, against the French and Indians. -
Proclamation of 1763
King George III made a proclamation that the Colonist couldn't pass west of the Appalachian Mountains and the Indians wouldn't cross it either. -
The Sugar Act
The first taxes the British started, because they had pay for all of the soldiers they had sent over to protect the colonies. -
The Stamp Act
Every piece of printed paper that was used in America was taxed. -
Quartering Act
Any soldiers that needed housing and necessities had to be taken care of by locals in that area. -
Townshend act
Britain added new taxes on imports of paper, glass, paint, and tea. -
Boston Massacre
People in America became irritated by the soldiers always being around so they started to harass them causing a feud that killed five civilians. -
Tea Act
The final tax on the American Colonies from the British that put tax on their tea. -
Boston Tea Party
In the Boston Harbor three ships threw out more than 1 million dollars worth of tea into the water. -
Intolerable Acts
The laws that were passed by the British after the Boston Tea party. -
Frist Continental Congress
Twelve of the thirteen colonies met and discuss their accomplishments. -
Second Continental Crongress
This being the second continental congress they discussed the war, and how to gain their independence. -
Lexington and Concord-Revolution begins
A battle between about 700 British troops and 77 militiamen, the British troops won. -
Declaration of Independence
Americas rights written down, our rights to choose our own government, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776. -
Articles of Confederation
The first constitution of the united states. -
Battle of Yorktown Surrender
The final battle of Americas thirteen colonies against the British, American won. -
Treaty of Paris: Officially Ended the Am. Rev.
A treaty between Britain and America that ended the war and let American separate from Britain. -
New Constitution
A convention where people went to represent their colonies. -
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments of the constitution.
