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French and Indian War
1754-1763,(seven years war) Major George leads small group into ohio to capture french fort Duquesne, they retreated and built fort necessity as a result. defeated by french and american and returned to VA. The battles consisted of the french capturing ontario and lake George, Frances natives allies raided and William pitt helps turn tide, they make peace. A surprise attack on quebec was led by James Wolfe. Treaty of paris -
Treaty of 1763
France lost Canadian colonies and claims to land east of the mississippi river. England got all french territory in Canada, Florida, and rights to Caribbean slave trade. Spain got french territory west of the mississippi river and new orleans. -
proclamation of 1763
Forbidden settlers to advance beyond the appalachian mountains. It allowed England to control westward expansion, it would be on british terms, so it was a bit of a "check" towards the colonial government. Most indian tribes likes the line. It failed though and was a minimal effect on limited colonial expansion. -
Stamp Act
Merchants and lawyers required to buy stamps for ships' papers and legal documents. Tavern owners for license, and printers for newspapers. It wasn't actually expensive it just upset the colonists.Patrick Henry called for a repeal of the tax, or the king would face a mutiny. -
Boston Massacre
Before the news of the repeal even reached the colonies. The incident quickly transformed by local resistance leaders into the "Boston Massacre." A graphic symbolism of british oppression and brutaly. Soldiers tried and found guilty of manslaughter but called murders by colonial propaganda. -
Boston Tea Party
Leaders in various cities had blocked the entry of East India Company ships. on December 16. 1773-3 groups of 50 men dressed as Mohawk Indians and broke open tea chests and heaved them into the harbor. British demanded repayment for the property nut Bostonians refused. -
Intolerable Acts
In response to the boston ta party, the acts closed the port of boston, reduced their self-government authority, suspects were to be tried in England, and they must quarter troops. This sparked new resistance throughout the colonies. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British defeated the americans. Even though they lost, they killed many significant people. This battle made them eager to win the next. -
Publication of Common Sense
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. independance from Great Britten to people in the 13 colonies. If they wanted independence, the only way was war. -
Declaration of Independence
The declaration of independence was written on july 4th, 1776. Delegates from the thirteen colonies gathered in the summer to declare their independence from England. IN the letter they explained why they wanted to seperate. -
Battle of Trenton
small but important battle. led by General George Washington. The victories of this battle restored of American control over most of New Jersey and boosted the army. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was fought the second year of the revolutionary war. It was marked the climax of the saratoga campaign. Victory taken by the Americans over the british. -
Valley Forge
The battle of Valley Forge was a major turning point in the revolutionary war. The conditions were harsh and cold but George washington stood out and helped Officer Fredrick Wilhelm Baron to transform their army into a unified world class fighting army that can beat the British. -
Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was fought near the town of Cowpens, South Carolina. Americans took victory for this one. This was one of the most definite battle, it definitely boosted their confidence. -
Battle of Yorktown
Lord charles and his army surrendered to the american force led by George Washington and French allies. Ths was marked as the last battle of the revolutionary war -
Treaty of Paris 1783
The treaty that officially ended the war against Great Britten and the colonies. Was signed by King George and an American representative. It doubled the size of the new nation.
