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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus finds the New World
On August 3rd, 1492 Christopher Columbus had set sail to find a passage way to Asia. He failed, however, discovered a new land that we now call America today. -
Virgina
In 1607 the colony of Virgina was founded. -
New York
In 1626 the colony of New York was founded. -
Massachusettes
In 1630 the colony of Massachusettes was founded. -
Maryland
In 1633 the colony of Maryland was founded. -
Connecticut
In 1636 the colony of Connecticut was founded. -
Rhode Island
In 1636 the colony of Rhode Island was foudned. -
Delaware
In 1638 the colony of Delaware was founded. -
New Hampshire
In 1638 the colony of New Hampshire was founded. -
South Carolina
In 1653 the colony of South Carolina was founded. -
North Carolina
In 1653 the colony of North Carolina was founded. -
New Jersey
In 1664 the colony of New Jersey was founded. -
Pennsylvania
In 1682 the colony of Pennsylvania was founded. -
Georgia
In 1732 the colony of Georgia was founded. -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a horrific war lasting from 1754-1763. The conflict had started over colonial territory and wealth. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was an order to the colonists from Parliment that they were forbidden to go beyond west of the Appalation Mountains for fear that they would start more wars. -
Stamp Act
An act made to tax colonists because teh British were in such deep dept form teh Fdrench and indian War. Taxation on paper materials. -
Quartering Act
An act to give soldiers a place to stay. Also provided fuel, candles, beer, and transportation for the troops. -
The Townshend Acts
Another taxation act upon different items. These included glass, lead, paper, paint, and tea. -
Boston Massacre
An incident where the colonist began harrassing British troops and tormenting them. The troops opened fire, killing 5 colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
The colonists rebelled against and overthrew $1 million worth of tea into the Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
Rules and regulations given only to the colony of Massacusettes as punishment for the Boston Tea Party. -
First Continental Congress
When all the colonies made a mence to come together and write a declaration to the King of England. -
Lexington & Concord
British soldiers set off to Lexington to take all the colonists gun powder and weapons. However, the colonist militia stopped them and stood up for themselves. After the second contiental congress the Revolutionary War started. The first shots of the Revolutionary War were taken place here. -
Battle for Boston
After Battle of Bunker Hill Washington and his men camped outside of Boston with waposn rangeing from rifels to swords. It was there that he trained men into an army and taught them to take orders and work together. In January 1776 the cannons from Tinconderoga arrived. Washington placed the cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking the harbor. The loyalist saw the cannons and retreated. -
Fort Ticonderga
A group of Vermonters, known as the Green Mountain Boys, lead a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga. The overpowered the guard and took control of the fort and its valuable stock of cannons and gunpowder. This gave the Americans a key route to Canada. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
1,200 men lined up on Bunker Hill where they could fire on British ships in the harbor. Once there they saw that Breeds Hill was a better position and moved there to dig defensive trenches. British retreated twice before finally taking the hill. This was the first major battle of the Revolution. -
Common Sense
Common Sense was written by partriot Thomas Paine. In it is describes all the obvious statements why the colonists should not be loyal to the King. -
Declaration of Independene
THE BIRTH OF AMERICA!! -
Olive Branch Petition Sent to the King
A peace document is sent to King Geroge lll telling him that they no longer wish to serve him and are becoming independent.
