Declaration of Independence

By ayla.patel

  • Join or Die Cartoon Created

    Join or Die Cartoon Created
    The Join or Die Cartoon was published by Benjamin Franklin in the Pennsylvania Gazette, according to the Constitution Center, an institution that specializes in studying that time period. This cartoon led to the 13 Colonies coming together during the French and Indian War, which made them fight together in order to defeat the British.

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    The Boston Massacre happened because of colonists trying to riot against the British, but this ended with 5 colonists being killed, which caused even more anger.

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Based on the Digital Public Library of America, the Boston Tea Party was a protest against the British's high tax rates. This was one of the first major movements of the Revolution.

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill
    The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought early in the war, and although the Patriots lost, this battle showed them that they were capable of standing up to the British.

  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence
    The Declaration of Independence was the official beginning of the United States of America. It contained reasons why America was leaving Britain, and examples of the unjust things the King did to them.