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French and Indian War
A war fought between France and Great Britain. This conflict began when french began to expand their lands into british territory. The french and indians sided with each other against Britain. -
Treaty of 1763
The treaty of 1763 was peace agreement between France and Britain. This ended the French and Indian War. The french gave up their territories, and all threats towards Britain. -
The Proclamation of 1763
This was put in place to restrict people from advancing west of the Appalachian Mountains. This let natives be unbothered, and help England control the western expansion. There was little enforcement to this document. Settlers ignored it, and continued to expand beyond the line. -
Stamp Act
This was a tax requirement needed for any type of legal document. This also included other documents like licenses, newspapers, or ship papers. This was one of the many things that angered the colonists. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a shooting that created chaos in the New England Colonies. This was one major of the causes of the American Revolution. A group of angry colonist were protesting against the taxes put on them, when one of the troops was assaulted, thus unleashed a fatal shooting. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonist who dressed up as native americans, threw overboard crates that contained tea as a way of protesting. This protested against the taxes put on them. The british wanted for the colonist to pay for all that was lost, but they refused. -
The Intolerable Acts
These were a set of laws that were placed in retaliation of the Boston Tea Party by the British. These acts included: the boston port being shut down. Self Government privileges were revoked. Trials were now held in England rather than the colonies. The quartering acts was put in place. This made the colonist be responsible to house troops, and provide any needs for them. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle fought in the Revolutionary War. This is where the infamous "Shot heard around the world" took place. One of the first steps towards independence. -
Bunker hill
The battle of Bunker Hill was another one of the first battles of the war. The British won this battle, but the war went on. Named after Bunker Hill in Charleston, Massachusetts.One of the bloodiest battles of the war. -
Publication of Common Sense
This was a document published by Thomas Paine, and it talked about why the colonies need to break away from England. He mentions the different reasons, and how England has negatively affected them. The pamphlet sold out, and inevitably became famous. -
Declaration of Independence
This document stated the reasons why the english colonies want to breakaway from England. Includes ideas like "All men are created equal." The document marks the United States independence. -
Battle of Trenton
This included a raid by George Washington, and demolished a Hessian army. The army was hired by Britain. Another inspirational battle by the americans. -
The battle of Saratoga
The turning point of the war. This was the Americans 2nd victory of the war. Americans were motivated from this. -
Valley Forge
One of the many encampments during the winter. Was led by Washington. More than 2000 men died in the cold weather. -
Battle of Cowpens
This battle brought lots of motivation to the americans because it was the most decisive war of the whole entire war. A american victory. There was a estimate of 600 british casualties, and 62 american casualties. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was the last major battle of the American Revolution. French allies helped support americans to victory. Lord Cornwallis surrenders, and the US is victor. -
The Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris was the peace agreement between the US and Great Britain. This ended the war, and granted America it's territory. The US is officially independent.
