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Proclamation of 1763
This event happened at the end of the French and Indian War. The British issued a proclamation to close colonists further exploration westward. This angered the colonists very much. They thought that they should have the right to explore any land beyond the Applachians. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight that occured between colonists and the british soldiers. The colonists started throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks. The soldiers shot at them saying it was "self-defense" killing several colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
Took place in Massachusetts. Colonists resisted against British Rule by dumping their tea into the Boston Harbor. The colonists were angered by the Tea Act made by the Parliament. So, they decided to show their rebellion by throwing all of the crates of tea over board. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The start and beginning of the Revolutionary War. It was a very small fight to the point it was barely a battle. There is a famous quote from this battle called, "The shot heard around the world." The British soldiers were called the "regulars." -
Battle of Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga was a key point of access of both Canada and Hudson River Valley. It was the first American victory. -
Dorchester Heights
After the battles of Lexington and Concord New England reached a new high. Many northern colonies started converging to Boston. The battle of Dorchester Heights was won without firing a single shot. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Early battle in the Revolutionay War. The battle is named after the adjacent Bunker Hill. The result of the battle was a British victory, leaving very many American soldiers wounded and dead. -
Olive Branch Petition
A last attempt at peace between Congress and the King. It was an effort to avoid war between the colonists and the British. The petition was sent to King George III describing the wrong and unreasonable punishments against the colonists. -
Publishing of Common Sense
The publishing of "Common Sense" challenged the authority of the British government. Explained the unjust laws that the Parliament has made against the Colonists, and was a major infulence to be an independent nation. Also, was a best-seller at the time in both the colonies and in Europe. -
Declaration of Independence
The start of America's independence. The United States Declaration of Independence was a second act of Continental Congress. It was adopted July, 4th 1776; the holiday where our country celebrates our independence. -
Battle of Trenton
George Washington directed his army across Delaware River north of Trenton on Christmas in 1776. A great victory for American Colonists. -
Battle of Princeton
This battle occured in Princeton, New Jersey. The two commanders were George Washington and Charles Mawhood. Thousands of Americans fought against British soldiers, the Americans out thinkng the British winning this battle. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle was fought for eighteen days in the fall of 1777. The battles of Saratoga were turning points of the Revolutionary War. A great American victory for the colonists. -
Valley Forge
George Washington took his troops to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania during the winter of 1777-78. Estimated about 2,500 men died from lack of clothing, disease, not enough supplies, and more. -
Battle of Yorktown
This battle occured in Virginia 1781. The Americans and French fighting against the British. The Americans and the French army much larger than the British by a couple thousand. This led them to their further victory. (Americans- 8,800, French- 7.800, British- 6,000) -
Treaty of Paris 1783
The Treaty of Paris was one of the series of treaties. The Treaty of Paris established independence for the United States and ending hostilities between the two.
