history timeline

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party
    The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16 1773. There were 340 Chests of Tea thrown into the Harbor. The Boston Tea Party was one of the key events that led up too the American Revolutionary War. People that were involved were the ones that were against the British Tax on Tea in America. The Boston Tea party was so important to the Colonol time because it was one of the leading factors of the War.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    This is the first battle of the American Revolution, Massachusettes Colonists challenged the British leaders, They were way out numbered and Outfought them. It took them awhile but they earned their independence
  • The Decleration of Indpendence is Signed

    The Decleration of Indpendence is Signed
    The Continetal Congrss took on the Decleration of Indpendce July 4, 1776. The document tied 13 colonies together, By the Declaration being signed it meant a complete break with Britain and the King having power over the Independent Country.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge
    The Winter of 1777-78 was tough but the soldiers went through way worse living conditions than before. They regularly experienced Freezing and intermittent snowfall and rain, They had lots of shortages of Clothes and Food. This affected a lot of the soldiers on the field sense a lot of them were missing the nesscitys.
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    This was adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777 and was ratifed by the states in 1781. Basically the articles of Confederation created not the strongest Goverment. All The Articles created National Goverment centered on the Legislative Branch.