-
Jamestown
Jamestown Virginia was the first successful settlement by the British in America. Although the start up of the colony was rough, it eventually thrived and became a very successful province. -
Virginia House of Burgesses
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first legislative body in the American colonies. This led to a general assembly that was now bicameral. -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the first form of self-government in America. It was signed on the Mayflower carrying pilgrims seeking religious freedom. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion was a rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon that protested the tolerance of Native Americans in the Virginia colony. The rebels burned down government buildings, banished the governor, and created chaos. -
Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials were a series of accusations of witchcraft in Massachusetts. More than 200 people were accused of witchcraft; 19 or whom were found guilty and executed. -
French and Indian War (1754-1763)
The French and Indian War was a war that broke out primarily between the French and Englishmen of America. The resolution of the war left England with much more territory. Most of the French were drove out of America. After the war, the Proclamation of 1763 was established which limited the colonists mobility west of the Appalachian Mountains. This upset the colonists as they had just finished fighting for all of that land in the war. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was established to inhibit westward expansion of the English colonies by British Parliament. This upset many colonists as they had just finished fighting for that land in the French and Indian War. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was an add-on to the Molasses Act. This act lowered the price of taxes on molasses from 6 pence to 3 pence. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was one of the many acts passed by British parliament. This act in particular required that all paper or printed goods had to be marked with a stamp (that was not free) in order to be sold or owned. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering Act was one of the "Intolerable Acts" issued by Britain requiring the colonists to quarter British soldiers in their homes. -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts were a series of acts incorporated by British parliament to tax imports into the American colonies. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a fight that broke out between citizens and British soldiers. This fight resulted in the death of 5 citizens, and was a contributor the the beginning of the American Revolution. -
Committees of Correspondance
Governments organized by the patriots on the verge of the American Revolution. These governments were crucial for the communication between colonies about British actions. -
Tea Act
The Tea Act was a law issued by by British Parliament that put taxes primarily on tea. Because tea was such a "universal" resource, the colonists were upset that the act was imposed. This act sparked the rebellion known as the Boston Tea Party; a revolt by colonists resulting in the loss of 4 million dollars worth of tea in the Boston Harbor. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a revolt that occured in Boston, Massachusetts. Citizens dressed up as Indians and invaded British ships in the Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. They dumped over 4 million dollars worth of tea into the harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were a series of acts passed by British parliament. These acts included the Quartering Act, the Boston Port Act, and the Quebec Act. -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was a meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies. The acts imposed by British Parliament was discussed. -
Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first engagements in the American Revolutionary War. -
Olive Branch Petition
One final attempt was made by the American colonies to try and prevent from going to war with Britain. This document stated that Americans were British citizens. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Second Continental Congress in order to establish independence from Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was the document that declared the American colonies independence from Britain. It was signed by some of the founding fathers of America.
