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The French and Indian War
A war fought between British and French colonies. Also known as the seven year war. The war in America officially ended with the creation of the Treaty of Paris on Febuary 10, 1763. Thirteen days later King Louis XV of France approved the terms.("The French & Indian War.") -
Proclamation of 1763
Signed after Great Britain aquired French territory after the war. It drew a line along the Appalachain Mountains, which blocked settlement across that point. It is looked at as ineffective because it didn't consider the relations between colonists and indians.("Proclamation of 1763.") -
Quartering Act of 1765
Every state that had a colonial assembly was forced to house British soldiers. The colonists were forced to provide bedding, cooking items, firewood, beer, cider, and candles. The British looked at it as protecting the colonies and to save money.("Quartering Act (1765).") -
Stamp Act of 1765
One of the leading causes of the war. Any document that involved paper had to have a tax placed on it. Parliament decided that the tax revenue would help for for soldiers and the colonist were not happy. You did not want to be one of the stamp distributors.("The Stamp Act - March 22, 1765.") -
Stamp Act Congress
In New York, representatives from British colonies held a meeting regarding the Stamp Act. It was the first meeting of elected representatives from many colonies. It consisted of nine of eighteen colonies in America.("Stamp Act Congress.") -
Boston Massacre
Colonists threw rocks and snowballs at redcoats standing guard in Boston. Soon the redcoats open fired and killed five men and injured six others. This incident was used as propaganda by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams.("The Boston Massacre.") -
Tea Act of 1773
Tea from the East India Company was brought to the colonies and sold at bargain prices. They were expecting an increase in revenue. The tea being sold took away from local merchants and was looked at as trying to buy colonist love for the taxes.("Tea Act." ) -
Boston Tea Party
A midnight raid of British tea ships by colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians. They dumped 342 chests of tea into the boston harbor. This was to protest the British Tea Act of 1773.("This Day In History.") -
Coercive Acts
Introduced by Lord North and George III. Consisted of the Boston Port Act, Quartering Act, Administration of Justice Act, and Massachusetts Government Act. These Acts were also known as the Intolerable Acts.("Intolerable or Coercive Acts.") -
First continental Congress
September 5- October 26. Meeting of delegates from twelve of thirteen colonies at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia. It was in response of the Intolerable Acts. Georgia denied attendance. Outcome was militias being formed and a Rights and Grievances was sent to the king.("First Continental Congress.") -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first battles of the Revolutionary War. The colonists lost easily at Lexington. As the British army marched to Concord they ran into a more patriots that were using guerilla warfare. The British were forced to retreat.("The Battle of Concord Lexington".) -
Second Continental Congress
The meeting of 56 delegates from thirteen colonies. This meeting was held to help manage the war effort. On july 4, 1776 they adopted the United States Declaration of Indepenence. Many of the delegates attended the first continental congress.("Second Continental Congress.") -
New York Campaign (Battle of Long Island)
Also known as the Battle of Brooklyn. British soldiers commanded by General William Howe pushed George Washington and his army out of New York. The British gained control over the major city. This was the first major battle after the Declaration of Independence.("The Battle of Long Island.") -
Battle of Princeton
George Washington and his army attacked a British garrison at Princeton. It was a small battle that the colonists won and it did a lot for marale. It cause the remainding British in the area to flee to Trenton. ("The Battle of Princeton.") -
Battle of Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne marched his remaining forces hoping to meet up with the southern army but that never happened. Burgoyne was trapped by the Continental Army and was forced to surrender on October 17. This battle was the turning point in the war. After the victory the colonists were rewarded by French assistance. -
Southern Campaign
After failing to aquire the North, the British decide to pursue the southern colonies. Nathaniel Greene has taken control of the southern Continental forces and was using avoidance tactics. The British won many battles in the south but those victories cost many soldiers lives, weakening the British army. -
Articles of Confederation
Was the founding Constitution of the United States. Articles consisted of naming the US, each state soverign and free, established a league of friendship, established citizenship, established congress, and formed and army. It failed because it did not have power to tax, congress didn't control foreign and interstate commerce, there was no executive branch, no real court system, amendments needed a unanamous vote, and laws need a 9/13 state to pass in Congress. -
Battle of Yorktown
Last major battle of the Revolution. George Washington and French General Rochambeau attended. The continental army set up a blockaid in the Chesepeake bay to block in General Cornwallis. At 9:00 am on October 17, Cornwallis and his army was forced to surrender.("Battle of Yorktown.") -
Constitutional Convention
A meeting intended to revise the articles. James madison and Alexander Hamilton had a gol were to form a new governent.George Washington resided over the meeting. The result was the creation of the United States Constitution. -
Ratification of the Constition
A majority of delegates of the Constitiontional Convention approved the Constitution. The next few months consist of the rest of the states agree to the documents. The first state to ratify was Massachusetts. ("Observing Constitution Day")
