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The Mayflower lands at Plymouth Rock
The Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Rock after their first stop at Provincetown. The rock was where William Bradford and other Pilgrims first set foot on the land. -
Pennsylvania Becomes a Colony
On March 4, 1681, the King signed the Charter of Pennsylvania. It was officially declared a colony on April 2 the same year. TheKing decided to change the name of the colony in honor of William Penn's father. It was made with 16,000 dollars. It was a debt that the king owed to William's father. -
The French and Indian War
The French and Indian war was a war between Britain and the French. They had many conflicts but never have fought in America. The war started because the British were afraid that the French would take over their land and trades. They sent George Washington to fight but lost so they switched the duties to William Penn which defeated the French. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act prevented the smuggling of sugar and molasses. The items got taxed more including molasses and sugar when they were imported to the colonies. -
The Currency Act
The Currency Act is also called the Paper Bills of Credit Act. The act allows Britain to regulate paper bills in America. The act also protects the British merchants and creators from getting deprecated paper bills. -
The Stamp Act
England wanted to pay their troops in the colonies, so they passed the Stamp Act. It put a tax on papers, documents, and other stuff. If the colonists didn’t pay, they were punished unfairly without a jury. The colonists hated this act. For them, it was an example of “taxation without representation." -
The Quartering Act
The Quartering Act let soldiers sleep in people's houses. You will have to allow them to come into your house if they ask you to because it was their job to provide them with food and shelter. -
The Townshend Revenue Act
The Townshend Revenue Act was designed to put taxes on paints, paper, glass, tea, and lead. The colonists wanted a free-enterprise system instead of having the government control their business and trade. -
The Boston Massacre
British soldiers would shoot anyone that they thought was in a mob. There was a street fight between a patriot mob and British soldiers. The mob would throw stones, sticks, and snowballs at the soldiers. It was led by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. -
The Boston Tea Party
There was a political protest at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston. The colonists dumped 342 chests of tea that had been imported. The protest was about “Taxation without representation” since they got no voice in what happened. -
The First Continental Congress
It was a meeting between 12 of the 13 British colonies. It was held in Philadelphia at Carpenters Hall to discuss how they will handle the British restraints on trade and government. -
Patrick Henry’s “Give me Liberty or give me Death” speech
The speech “Give me Liberty or give me Death” was by Patrick Henry to the Second Virginia Convention at St.John’s church. The meaning of it was Patrick Henry would rather die if he can’t live with liberty since they were under threat from the British. -
The Ride of Paul Revere
It was to give warning to people in Lexington that British troops were marching into Boston. This allowed the colonists and militia to prepare and fight off the British. -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress happens in the same place as the first one except for this one the American Revolution has begun. They continue to work on the steps to making the Declaration of Independence. On July 4th, 1776 they established the declaration of independence. -
George Washington named Commander in Chief
George Washington was running against John Hancock and others for Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. He was selected because of his previous military experiences.