Events of the American Revolution

Enlightenment

1685

Thinkers throughout Europe questioned the authority and embraced that humanity could be improved through changes.

French & Indian War

1754

This was a 7 year war that was fought to maintain the control of their land and culture.

Stamp Act of 1765

1765

This was an act that imposed taxes on all papers and official documents in American colonies.

Townshend Act of 1767

1767

This was the act that initiated taxes on things like glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

This was a protest that occurred in 1773. This was caused because the Americans thought the British was taxing everything so they could pay for their expenses.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

This is when New England soldiers faced against the British army for the first time.

Declaration of Independence adopted

Jul 4, 1776

This is when the 13 colonies severed the political connections with Great Britain.

Battles of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

This is what ended the fighting in the American Revolution.

Treaty of Paris Signed

Sep 3, 1783

This treaty ended the American Revolution completely. It also formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.

Great Compromise

1787

This is when the small state delegates demanded that all states are equally represented in both houses.

3/5 Compromise

1787

This determined that 3 our of every 5 slaves were to be counted when degerming a state's total population.

Bill of Rights Adopted

1791

This caused the prevention of the government's abuse of individuals liberties.