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french and indian war
The french and indian war, also known as the seven years war, was a 7 year battle between Britain and france. The war started in 1754 and was ended by the treaty of paris in 1763. The war began over land ownership disagreements, and it led to war expenses. -
Treaty of 1763
This was known as the treaty of paris and ended the french and indian war. It was originally introduced by France, giving up their territories in North America. American statesmen Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and John Jay negotiated the peace treaty with representatives of King George the 3rd of Great Britain -
proclomation of 1763
The proclomation of 1763 closed down colonial expansion westward beyond Appalachia. It took affect october 7, 1763 and colonist were upset because it restricted their lust to expand and explore. They felt as if it was against them to make them stay under the harsh control of england. -
Stamp act
The Stamp Act imposed a direct tax on the colonists. It now required all legal docs,news papers, etc to have a paid stamp.The colonist felt it violated their rights so they boycotted and protested against it. -
Boston Massacure
The Boston Massacre had a major impact on relations between Britain and the American colonists. The protesters were protesting the occupation of their city by British troops, who were sent to Boston to enforce the unfair taxes. It lasted for months and it was deadly. -
Committees of Correspondence
Committees of Correspondence was the American colonies first attempt of maintaining communication with each other. It also advised colonists not to buy goods imported from Britain. The first one was organized by Samuel Adams. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against britain, the colonist dumped british imported tea into the boston harbor. American colonists were frustrated and angry at Britain for imposing “taxation without representation." The tea summed up to about 92,000 pounds of tea which was a huge finance loss for britain. -
intolerable acts
The Intolerable Acts were britians response to the boston tea party. They were harsh laws passed by the British Parliament. The acts included new restrictions and taxes placed on the colonists. -
Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord signaled the start of the American Revolution.The British Army left Boston to capture rebel leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington. Also to destroy the Americans store of weapons and ammunition in Concord. The war worked in the colonist favor as many britans were killed,wounded, and missing. -
Bunker Hill
New England soldiers faced the British army for the first time in a pitched battle. The British defeated the Americans at the battle in Massachusetts. Soldiers were told Do not fire until you see the white of their eyes, to conserve ammunition.The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown massuchusets. -
Publication of Common Sense
Common Sense” was a pamphlet that advocated independence for the American colonies from Britain. It was published in January 1776 and nearly 120,000 copies were in circulation by April. Thomas paige wrote and published it. -
Declaration of Independence
The D.O.C was a document containing Americans rights and complaints against Great Britain. Although John Hancock has the largest signature the main author is Thomas jefferson. The document officially declared war on great Britain. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War. Tempatures were harsh and cold, which led to many deaths. in days of arriving at Valley Forge troops constructed 1500 to 2000 log huts to house 12,000 soldiers throughout the winter. washingtons army won. -
Saratoga
America won the battle of saratoga which gave France the confidence to enter the war as an American ally. There were 2 battles fought at saratoga known as Freemans arm and Battle of Bemis Heights. This was also a crucial turning point in the american revolution. -
Cowpens
America raided british land and caused many casulties to the british army. This was a turning point in the southern campaign;more than 800 British troops were killed but the americans suffered less than 100 casualties. America won giving a major confidence boost. -
Yorktown
Americans trapped a major British army on a peninsula at Yorktown Virginia, and forced their surrender. This caused a "moc" end of military operations in the american revolution. Lacking the financial resources to raise a new army, the British government appealed to the Americans for peace. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
The Treaty of Paris was signed by U.S. and British Representatives officially ending the War of the American Revolution. The treaty honored americas independence and gave them a significant amount of western territory. This doubled the size of the new nation and started the westward expansion.
