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Events of the American Revolution

By jayden.1005355

  • American enlightenment

    American enlightenment
    American people start thinking about the world around them. Popular figures in US history like franklin, Jefferson and Locke were ether experimenting with natural laws or creating new ideas about how their philosophy can be used in government.

  • French & Indian War

    French & Indian War
    The French & Indian War also known as the 7 seven year war. This war was between France and great Britain. Both France and great Britain recruited native Americans to help in war. the British won this war but it cost them greatly.

  • Sons of Liberty

    Sons of Liberty
    A secret group that was formed after the stamp act. The founder was Samuel Adams. The Sons of Liberty main purpose was to fight against British taxation.

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    The Stamp Act of 1765 was a tax to fund the seven year war. this was unpopular with American people. The fraise "No taxation without representation" was coined.

  • Townshend Act

    Townshend Act
    This act taxed the American for importing goods. The American people hated this and started pushing back at the British

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    Mob gathers outside a British building. a bell rings telling people there is a fire. Confused British forces open fire. this event left five dead and twelve wounded

  • Boston tea party

    Boston tea party
    American protesters dumped British tea from ships. this was done in protest of the taxes imposed by the British.

  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord
    Battles of Lexington and Concord were some of the first real fights and shots fired. 393 people died in battle.

  • Olive Branch Petition

    Olive Branch Petition
    The Olive Branch Petition was sent to London to see if America and England could solve things peacefully.

  • Declaration of Independence adopted

    Declaration of Independence adopted
    The Declaration of Independence is adopted in America. I don't know how to scratch this into 2 sentences.

  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown
    The Battle of Yorktown was a battle which lasted 3 weeks. This battle happed at Gloucester Point. The British surrendered under Lord Cornwallis's command.

  • Treaty of Paris signed

    Treaty of Paris signed
    The treaty of Paris was a treaty between France the US and Britain.

  • Constitution is ratified

    Constitution is ratified
    the Constitution became an official document for the United States.
    It also establishes rights for the people, and basic laws.

  • Bill of Rights adopted

    Bill of Rights adopted
    on December 15 1791 the bill of rights were adopted in the united states of America.