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Queen Anne War
The Queen Ann War was also known as the War of Spanish Succession. England fought against Spain and France over who would take over the Spanish throne after the death of the last Hapsburg ruler died. The war took place in New England, Florida, New Franc and parts of Canada. The wars best known for the French and Indian raid on Deerfield, Massachusetts in 1704. A small group of French and natives attacked Deerfield outpost that killed many and took 112 prisoners. -
Stono Rebellion
The Stono Rebellion took place in 1739 in South Carolina between whites and slaves. Many white colonist and slaves were killed until a large group of militia intervened and stopped the fighting. A literate slave named Jemmy led large group of slaves in a large insurrection against the white colonist that killed many before the militia stopped them. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 aimd to decrease the conflicts of the frontier. The Proclamation was written by King George III and it provided boundaries for the colonies, Spanish territories and the Indian Reserves It was meant to bring order to the west but was considered an insult to the colonist and further angered the Proclamation of 1763. -
Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea Act was set to help a company who was in bankruptcy. With taxes that were in place by the British, colonist were out to gain power for themselves. By dumping the tea in the harbor, over 1 million in today's money was lost. On Dec 16, 1773 the Sons of Liberty boarded ships and threw the tea in the Harbor. The Boston Gazette of Dec 13, 1773 wrote "our tea consignees have all resign'd and you need not fear, the Tea will not be landed here or at New-York." (Boston Gazette, 1773) -
The Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War started because colonies wanted their freedom from Great Britain. In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was drafted mainly part Thomas Jefferson and was introduced as the beginning of the American Government. The United States after 8 years of fighting for independence, finally gained freedom from Great Britain in 1783. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris was finalized between Great Britain and Paris in September of 1783. The treaty recognized the Independence of the United States, placed western, eastern, northern, and southern boundaries of the nation at the Mississippi River, Atlantic Ocean, Canada, and Florida; and gave New Englanders fishing rights in the waters off of Newfoundland. Individual states, under the terms of the treaty were encouraged to refrain from persecuting Loyalists and return their taken property. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition by the US in 1803 of 828,000 square miles of France's clam to the territory of Louisiana. The purchase took place during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. It was purchased from France for $15 million.
