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Stamp Act
The British government imposed a tax on all paper products/documents in within the 13 colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
American colonists were angered by the "taxation without representation" and poured 342 chests of British tea into the Boston harbor. -
Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes
Paul Revere and William Dawes rode into the city to warn Adams and Hancock that the British were coming and to prepare the minutemen. -
Minutemen and Redcoats clash at Lexington and Concord ("The Shot Heard 'Round the World")
The Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the start of the Revolutionary War. -
Declaration of Independence
This document represented the American colonists decision to severe ties and claim independence from the British government. -
Articles of Confederation (Created)
The Articles of Confederation were created with the idea that the colonists would establish their own national government within the United States (upon declaring independence from the British government). -
Articles of Confederation (Ratified)
On this date, all thirteen states agreed to ratify the Articles of Confederation. This created a loose confederation of the sovereign states and created a weak central government. -
General Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
British Gen. Cornwallis surrendered his British soldiers to the French and Americans at Yorktown- marking the end of the American Revolution. -
Constitution Adopted
The Consitution was signed by delegates in Philadelphia on this date. The Constitution established America's national government and fundamental laws. -
BIll of RIghts Adopted
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution and give citizens their fundamental rights. The Bill of Rights was adopted on this date.
