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French and indian war
The French and indian war was a American conflict that was part of a large scale conflict between Britain and France in Europe named the seven years war. The cause of the war can be traced to both countries wanting to expand there north american colonies. A major one being the French settling by the Ohio river valley. although the War did result in a British victory, Britain could not rest. With the war came a very expensive debt for the countries and Britain needed to start taxing -
Treaty of 1763
With the end of the french and indian war concluding with a British victory the terms of a treaty had to be made. These terms that were harsh to the defeated France included all mainland territory located in North America must be gave up, allowing Britain to not worry of foreign military in the region anymore. The treaty was signed in Paris and would contribute to American independence by eliminating The French threat that united colonist and by making Britain feel owed to by America. -
Proclamation of 1763
At The end of the French and Indian war, Britain had gained a lot of new land west of the appalachian mountains. but even with all this new land Britain stated that British colonists could not settle in it. The reasons for this decision were a hope of reducing tension with natives, to not thin out there resources(they still had to pay for the war), and to have time to develop a plan for the land. This decision did not sit well with colonist who had fought a war and gained nothing. -
Stamp act
The Stamp act was the first of many imposed tax acts on America, which put into effect a placed tax on all paper document in America. The reasoning for this tax was the massive debt that Britain had grown after the seven years war. The British had seen it reasonable that they begin apply taxes to the colonies that they have been paying for years but this was not the same thoughts the Colonist had. Most had a seen this tax that was not passed by the colonies government as unjustified. -
Boston Massacre
Tensen began to grow against American Patriots and Britain's enforced taxes and British troops stationed in the colonies. riots had grown in the colonies but In the streets of Boston, British troops lead by Captain Preston fired into a crowd killing 3 instantly and killing more from injuries. News of this event given the name the bloody massacre had spread among the colonist quickly and along with it came a growing disapproval of British occupation. -
Boston Tea Party
Outrage from American patriots had grown due to the increasing number of taxed products, which is why at Griffin's Wharf when a large shipment of tea that had belonged to the British East India Company where dumped into the Harbor by Patriots dressed as Mohawk indians costing the company 18,000 pounds. This made britain feel that they needed to punish the colonies and to do so britain passed the intolerable acts and closed the boston port. -
Intolerable Acts
Because of the distrust and unwanted presence of Britain grew patriots begin taking action to voice their opinion. Britain eventually became feed up with this especially after the Boston tea party. these acts were meant to punish massachusetts and increase taxation. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The start of the revolutionary war began with the battles of Lexington and concord. In massachusetts british leaders planned attacked and captured Lexington and Concord. but the plans were able to leak to the Americans. In Lexington british troops meet the small group of armed American. The first bullet shot in the battle was called the "shot heard around the world". In Concord however a stronger defense was formed with caused a British retreat. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
As the British retreated from concord to Boston, which was much more defended thanks to the navy. But Britain was surrounded from all other sides, To support their defense britain planned to fortifie hills to the north. These plans were soon learned by American troops and acted on with them putting defenses on the hill. this resulted in the two armies battling, ending with a british victory but with heavy casualties. -
Publication of Common Sense
Although dislike towards Britain's government was growing among Americans, most still had trouble accepting that they needed to completely cut ties with britain. Thomas Paine's "common sense" became a hit with tens of thousands reading his view of the idea of revolution. His writing was supportive of the revolution and inspired many others. -
Battle of Trenton
With a number of defeats on the side of America it is safe to say that it seemed that victory was becoming further from reach. This is why when george washington and his army were able to win against The Hessian force it became a boost of morale for the patriots. The way that this victory was possible was American troops being divided to cut lines for British retreat and the British troops having been exhausted. -
Battle of Saratoga
Britain Decided to invading america through canada to separate the colonies and greatly weaken their strength. this strategy did win them a battle but word leaked to there next move which allowed for a defense to be made causing a british retreat. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a six month time period when American troops lead by george washington had to camp in harsh conditions that included cold temperatures, low supplies, and starvation. -
Battle of Cowpens
The battle of cowpens was a turning point for the south's revolution. Britain had wanted to capture the south in hope of getting more loyalist. Nathanael Greene was tasked to command the south army. Nathanael gave daniel Morgan control of a portion of the army. in the battle of cowpens Morgan was able to greatly damage British control in the south. -
Battle of Yorktown
In Yorktown Virginia British general Charles Cornwallis had little options, as they were surrounded by both American and French troops. As The American and french army closed in with little trouble from what was left from Charles army. After having no retreat and a series of bombardments, a negotiation of a british surrender were made. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris in 1783 put a formal ending to the war which were negotiated by american statesmen John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay. In the treaty Britain recognized America as a country and would leave the land east of the mississippi river.
