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Settlement of Jamestown
The first successful English settlement in North America. Tobacco crop made the colony very profitable. -
Zenger Trial
John Zenger was a printer in New York, who was arrested for talking bad about the governor. The trial was over whether or not he has the right to post bad things. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Peter_Zenger -
Beginning of French and Indian War
War fought between colonies of British America and New France. It was part of the Seven Years' War. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_and_Indian_War -
End of French and Indian War
The war ended in a British victory. The treaty that ended the war was the Treaty of Paris. -
Beginning of Pontiac's Rebellion
A war launched in 1763 where many Native Americans were attacking British Forts and Settlements. -
Sugar Act
It was a tax on sugar by Parliament, used to raise revenue from the colonists. Some of the revenue needed was costs from the French and Indian War. -
Stamp Act
It was a direct tax imposed on the colonists. It required many printed materials and documents to have a stamp, that had to be purchased. -
Quartering Act
It was an act that required colonists to provide food and shelter for British troops. -
End of Pontiac's Rebellion
The war ended in a stalemate and caused many British people to distrust some Indians. -
Townshend Acts
Many different acts passed by Charles Townshend, in which they were meant to raise revenue. -
Boston Massacre
An event in Boston, when British soldiers killed 5 civilians and injured 6. -
Tea Act
An act imposed by Parliament on the colonies, and was a tax on tea. The act was meant to raise money as a result of the French and Indian War. -
Boston Tea Party
It was a political protest on the tea act. The protesters destroyed many shipments of tea, and threw it into the Boston Harbor. -
First Continental Congress
Meeting of delegates from 12 out of the 13 colonies held in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania. They met to discuss the problems with Britain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Continental_Congress -
Intolerable Acts
Many unreasonable laws passed by parliament as a result of the Boston Tea Party. It was meant to punish the colonists in Massachusetts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intolerable_Acts -
Quebec Act
It was an act from Parliament that settled issues with the governance of Quebec. -
Second Continental Congress
A meeting between delegates from the 13 colonies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The meeting moved towards independence from Britain, and adopted the Declaration of Independence. -
Beginning of American Revolutionary War
A war between Great Britain and thirteen of its North American colonies, over the independence of the colonies. Most fighting took place in North America. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War -
End of American Revolutionary War
The end of the American Revolutionary War ended in an American victory. The Peace of Paris ended the war, and Britain recognized America's independence. -
Shay's Rebellion
An armed uprising in Massachusetts, over economic injustices and civil right problems. It also had to deal with taxes and other economc/political problems. -
Gabriel's Rebellion
A large slave rebellion in Richmond, in which they were stopped before they could cause any harm. Gabriel and twenty-five followers were imprisoned and hanged. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France to the US. The US paid about $15,000,000. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Purchase -
Election of 1824
This was the 10th quadrennial presidential election. John Quincy Adams ended up being elected as president. -
Indian Removal Act
This act was passed while Andrew Jackson was president. It allowed the president to negotiate with Indian tribes for their land.
