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Beginning of French and Indian War
The French and Indian War took place in North America. The reason for this war was because of conflict between England and France for control over the Ohio River Valley. -
Braddock Expectation
The British troops and colonial militiamen were ambushed and they ended up suffering an absolutely horrible defeat inflicted by French and Indian forces. And during the battle, the British General, Edward Braddock, was mortally wounded. Colonel George Washington survived. (wow-) -
The Official Year
The first offial year of fighting in the seven years war. The British suffered several defeats against the French and their broad network of Native American alliances. And, in addition, the Spanich attempted to aid France, and France also suffered defeats against the British forces in India. -
The Battle of Plassey
It was the British victory at Plassey in Bengal, and it was a crutial event. Though, it was more of a small fight than a battle. -
End of French and Indian War
The war gave Great Britian huge amounts of land in North America, but arguments about frontier policies, and paying for the war's expenses led to colonial discontent. -
Battles of Trenton and New Jersey
Even if this battle was small, it was effectiveduring the American Revolutionary War. Ever since the previous brutal defeat, the Continental Army was forced to retreat. -
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Jefferson write the DOI
The beginning of Thomas Jefferson's draft to the Declaration of Independance. Changes were made when Benjamin Franklin had added some of his own ideas to the DOI. -
American and British Battle of Saratoga
This battle helped to persuade the French to recognize the American Independance. To prove to the French that they were independant. 5,000 British and Hessian soilders surrendered. -
Howe captures Philadelphia
Howe captured Philadelphia on September 26, 1777. Washington with his 11,000 men between Howe and Philidelphia, was outnumbered as they fled.The British had begun eight-month occuation in the city. This made it easier for the British to survive as they waited for Washington's army. -
Congress prohibits enslaved people imported to the US
The United States federal law stated and claimed that no slaves were allowed to be put into the United States. They believed that everyone was equal, and that they should have their freedom. -
Winter at Valley Forge
During this time, hundereds of men had died of disease. Washinton had stayed by them, keeping their hopes alive. They had camped because they were close to Philiadelphia, which is where the British were camping out. Not onlt could Washington keep an eye on the British, but he could also protect the people of Pennsylvania. (And he had also helped cure his surving men by introducing their bodies to the disease head on, forcing their bodies to natural build a resistance.. gross, but smart.) -
John Paul Jones & Serapis
Jones had sided with the Colonists, and even joined the Continental Army. He had won a war before joining the Continental Army. He ahd went against the British, winning a hard-fought war. He later served slave and merchant ships and was able to become an eligible seaman. -
British forces capture Charles Town
This war had the purpose of the British gaining control of South. The Americans lost many soilders because of the surrender. The British planned to capture Charleston, South Carolina. They planned on using this area as a base for more operations in the southern colonies. -
British surrender at Yorktown
The British surrendered to George Washington's troops at Yorktown. They were outmatched, and knew they couldn't continue to fight or win the Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris established boundaries for the United States. The U.S territory would extend to the Atlantic ocean, Mississippi river in the west, from the Great Lakes, and Canada in the north.
