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French and Indian War Begins
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French and Indian War-7 Year War
It was in 1754 as a war between France and their Native American allies and Britain over the Ohio Valley. The fighting continued and eventually Spain joined France, and the war continued in Europe and Asia. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was singed by King George lll in October 7. -
The Sugar Act Passed
The Sugar Act was passed in 1764. Taxes were put on sugar and other goods coming into the colonies from other places. -
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Taxation without Representation
Just a phrase created from James Otis. -
The Stamp Act Passed
Less than a year after the Sugar Act became law. Parliament passed a second law called the Stamp Act. -
The Stamp Act is repealed
The merchants urged Parliament to repeal, or cancel, the Stamp Act. -
The Townsend Act is passed
The Townsend Act imposed duties on glass, lead, paper etc. -
The Boston Massacre
By 1770 there were more than 9,000 soldiers in the 13 colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
The Liberty Brothers didn't like what they did with tax, so they dressed up as Indians and poured tea bags off the dock. -
1st Continental Congress
Delegates from each of the 13 states (besides Georgia because they were fighting in war) met up and talked about Parliaments Coercive Acts. -
Lexington and Concord
Known as "The Shot Heard Around The World". -
2nd Continental Congress
This 2nd meeting was soon after the Revolutionary War started. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Took place near Bunker Hill but the war was really at Breed's Hill. -
Declaration of Independence
A paper that was against King George lll, and many risked their lives. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolution on October 17. Also the British and Hessian troops surrendered. -
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Valley Forge
11,000 soldiers were stationed at Valley Forge to be ready to fight in the Revolutionary War. ` -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown is when the British surrendered to the French and American troops (us) because they were trapped. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is a piece of paper that involved John Jay, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin and some British representatives in Paris. This paper ended the Revolutionary War, this took over a year to get through with everything.
