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Sugar Act
To raise revenues so that custom agents would have more power and to enforce custom laws on colonists, since this was one of the first form of tax impose by the British on colonists. -
End of the French and Indian War
It ended with the Treaty of Paris made by the French. Its expansion into the Ohio River Valley conflicted with the British, but they end up losing in many battles, territories, and allies. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
Chief Pontiac led the rebellion with a purpose to not give up their land after the French and Indian War. This event eventually led to the Proclamation Line of 1763. -
Paxton Boys attack Pennsylvania Indians
The event signified the tension between the Indians and the British in effort of ethnic cleansing. The Paxton Boys, Pennsylvanian frontiersmen, fought so no on enters the city. -
Proclamation of 1763
It was declared after the French and Indian's War by the British to appease with the Indians by keeping out settlers from entering their lands. It became a foundation for Native American laws in the United States and Canada. -
Stamp Act
It was a leading step to desire independence in America as the population strongly opposed to the British taxing them for revenues without having a representation in Parliament. -
Townshend Acts
It is another form of taxation that is depended on importation of goods. The tax on products lead to many opposition such as the Boston Massacre. -
Boston Massacre
This was a respond to the Townshend Act and this portrayed the relationship between colonists and British leading up to the Revolutionary War. -
Somerset Decision
James Somerset, a slave, was taken to England for his case after he was recaptured. Lord Mansfield demanded that slaves shall not be taken or sold which lead to Somerset's freedom. -
Boston Tea Party
Bostonians disguised as Indians and dumped tons of tea to the Atlantic to rebel against England and their taxes on colonists. -
Tea Act
Britain tried to create a monopoly on tea trade in the colonies and sell extra tea at a cheap price to give the East India Company a break from the taxation they've been doing. -
First Continental Congress
This was a respond to the Coercive Act to which all 12 colonies with an exception of Georgia to resist the taxation imposed by British. -
Intolerable Acts
It was respond to the Boston Tea Party, especially towards the Boston colonists. They thought this Coercive Act a restriction to their rights as Englishmen and Natural Rights. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeated the colonists since they were much more inexperienced but they were able to take this as a base to become better in later battles. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
This signified the first battle of the Revolutionary War. The British troops wanted seize colonists weapons in Boston. -
Second Continental Congress
It was the first step to independence as 13 colonies after the Revolutionary War and succeeded the First Continental Congress. -
Common Sense
It was an effective form of persuasion among colonists to support independence for the United States. -
Declaration of Independence
It was written to declare America's independence from Britain including the goals they wanted, reasons of independence, and objection against the King. -
Battle of Trenton
America's army under Washington's defeated the British Hessian force. -
Articles of Confederation
It was an agreement between the 13 colonies and create a federal government to fight during the Revolution. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Patriots won the Revolutionary War, and it was the turning point for the Revolutionary war as well. -
Treaty of Alliance
The treaty was proposed in Paris by Benjamin Franklin and it was a bridge for the United States to connect with foreign alliance (France) to fight against the British. -
Lord Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington
It ended the American Revolution and the United States was fully has freedom. -
Treaty of Paris (American Revolution)
The British Representatives signed the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War, recognized America's independence, and gave the United States western territory. -
Newburgh Conspiracy
Congregational Army opposed to the lack of financial support from Congress but George Washington insisted that they should trust the Congress to save the American Revolution. -
Treaty of Fort Stanwix
The Iroquois Confederacy gave up their land South of Ohio River to end the conflict between native people and Anglo-American settlers. -
Annapolis Convention
13 delegates had a meeting at Annapolis, Maryland to discuss problems that assail the United States under the Articles of the Confederation. -
Shays' Rebellion
Farmers of the Massachusetts rebel and this rebellion led to creating the Constitution. -
Constitutional Convention
The convention discussed the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation. -
Northwest Ordinance
It was the foundation for the Northwest Territory government and become part of the union. -
The Federalist Papers published
It analyzed the meaning and intention of the Constitution. -
Election (Inauguration) of George Washington
The oath was made that he will be the first president of the United States. -
Beginning of the French Revolution
People opposed and took over the French government. -
Washington DC chosen as the capital
It was selected by George Washington as the first capital of the United States. -
Hamilton's First Report on Public Credit
He claimed that the United States would be respected by other nations if they pay their debts. It also was meant to show the United States reputation. He proposed to divide the debts to domestic and foreign. -
Bill of Rights Ratified
Colonies agreed on 10 amendments and they were part of the Constitution which allows more amendments to be adopted later on. -
First Bank of the United States Chartered
The debts of the Revolutionary War was a problem and thirteen colonies have different currencies. George Washington drafted the charter because a bank was needed at this crucial time. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Federal authority had the opportunity to establish military in states and he officials can stop rebellious groups in Pennsylvania that opposed to the taxing of liquor. -
Hamilton's Report on Manufactures
He predicted the future of the United States in a way that the United States should grow in manufacturing and be independent from foreign affairs, military, and supplies. -
Citizen Genet Affair
His letters to Americans encouraged them to attack vessels from British and Spanish. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
It was a victory against the Native American confederation led by Wayne, which led many of the tribe leaders to give up their land to the government and relocate. -
Jay's Treaty
It was meant to resolve the conflict between the United States and Britain after the United Stated claimed their independence or Treaty of Paris 1783. -
Pinckney's Treaty
It was between negotiators of the Spanish and US. It has an intention of creating allies between the Spanish and US. -
Treaty of Greenville
Not only that the treaty ended the Northwest Indian War, but it also creates a fixed boundaries for Native Americans and more areas were available for settlement. -
Election of John Adams
It marked the first conflict between Republicans and Federalists. He was a Federalist, and he was elected twice. -
XYZ Affair
It started from conflicts between France and the United States. It limited actions of nations under Great Britain. -
Quasi-War with France
It was an undeclared war between the French and the United States which ended when Napoleon rose to power. It lead to the XYZ Affair. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
This was passed by Federalist of Congress and these laws were meant to deport foreigners and limit voting rights for immigrants. -
Judiciary Act of 1800
It decreased the number of justices in the Supreme Court to eradicate their circuit duties. In replacement of this removal, it created sixteen judgeship for six judicial circuits. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
It was also known as "the Revolution of 1800" because it was the first time the power was held by a person from another party. He wanted to trust the people to make decisions and not solely based on the government.
