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French and Indian War
Known as the seven years war. It was caused by the controversy over whether or not the Ohio River valley was part of the British Empire or the French Empire. The British beat the French in the French and Indian war. -
Treaty of 1763
The Treaty of 1763 ended the French and Indian war. The French and British signed the treaty in agreement after the British won over the French. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III. It forbid the settlement west of the line drew along the Appalachian Mountains. This made sure that the Europeans would not settle on the Native American’s land. -
Stamp Act
The Great Britian opposed a tax on the British colonies in America. This tax required most printed materials to have a tax on them. The colonists had no say in the tax and they were not happy. The colonists arranged boycotts, riots, and attacks on tax collectors because of the tax. In the end, the House of Commons voted to repeal the tax. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was started by a protest by Patriots who were protesting the occupation of their city by British troops. The British ended up shooting several Patriots that were protesting. The massacre had a big impact on the relationship between the British and the American colonists. This made the American colonists angry and they wanted to fight more for their freedom. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was caused by the tea act. The tea act was a tax by the British on all teas. The Sons of Liberty protested the tea act. In conclusion, one night, the Sons of Liberty dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable acts were laws passed by the British Parliament. These acts were supposed to be “punishment’ for the Massachusetts colonists for what they did at the Boston Tea Party.There were four different acts placed. These acts closed the harbor, replaced the elected local government with an appointed one, colonists accused to crimes were tried in England, and colonists had to quarter the troops. These acts made the colonists even more angry and would lead to the first continental congress. -
Lexington and Concord
This was the first battle fought in the Revolutionary War. It was fought in Massachusetts and the Britsh had moved toward Lexington and Concord to seize the colonists’ military supplies. Paul Revere took his ride and said the famous line,” The British are coming.” The colonists lost many minuteman but was considered a military win for them. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill was fought in the early stages of the Revolutionary War. The British decided to take Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill and the British won. The British realized that the war would be very long between them and the colonists. -
Publication of Common Sense
Common Sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. It included arguments for why the colonists should keep fighting for their freedom. Common sense is considered one of the most influential pamphlet in American history. It is known as the pretext of the Declaration of Independence and the American Government’s foundation. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. It states the reasons why the colonies wanted their independence back from the British. The Declaration of Independence brought America to what it is today. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a very small battle in the Revolutionary War. This battle was fought in Trenton, New Jersey. This battle made more men join the war and the Americans won this battle. -
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Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga occured in the second year of the Revolutionary War. The battle included two crucial battle. The two battles were only eight days apart. The continental Army won this battle but was a crucial turning point for the Revolutionary War. -
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Valley Forge
This was the six month encampment of General George Washington’s continental army. Some members of the continental Congress believed George Washington was incompetent. -
Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was fought in Cowpens, South Carolina. The U.S. was under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and the British was under Lieutenant Colonel Sir Banastre Tarleton. The Americans won this battle and was a very big thing for the war for their independence. -
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Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was fought in Yorktown, Virginia. The battle was a conclusive victory by the combined force of the American Continental Army troops. They were led by General George Washington and the French were led by Comte de Rochambeau. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed in Paris by King George III. The document ended the French and Indian War. France gave up all it’s territory in North America and ended all foreign military threats to the British there.
