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Magna carta
one of the first official governing documents of england
also forced onto to the king of england by a group of self rising "subjects" -
steam engine was invented
heat powered engine created by thomas newcomen in 1712
but first pantend was by thomas savery based on Denis Papin's Digester /pressure cooker from 1679. -
The Albany Congress
Lasting through July 11, The Albany Congress held meetings in churches and in city halls, calling Benjain Frankln and other important Americans to attendance. This was to establish union and enhance diplomacy. -
French and Indian War
This uproar started in the 1670's. These years were very tense. The sides involved were various indian tribes: on the British side; Chickisaw and Mowhawk. On the French allied side; Ottowa, Kickapoo and Shawnee. This war was started by shifting powers and baring tensions. -
The Proclaimation of 1763
Nearing the end of the French and Indian War, in 1763, The Proclaimation was et. An order by the King George III, who was also overseeing the colonies had published a documant that formed 4 new colonies and closed off the fronteir to the colonists in attemp to make the feel like they werent pinned against the Atlantic Coast. -
The Sugar and the American Revenue Act of 1764
On April 5, 1764, Parliament passed a modified and updated version of the Sugar and Molasses Act of 1733, that was about to expire. The Sugar Act reduced the tax on molasses and sugar from 6pence to 3pence pergallon purchased. An English Lord, Lord Grenville, tried to create drawbacks for American Revenue and increase instead of reduce this taxation. -
Currency Act
In the early 1760's, the colonies suffered from currency, therefore it lead to lack of trade and economy. the purpose of paliament's passing the Currency Act (September 1, 1764) was to obatain control of currency flow in the colonies, so there wasnt a way to have a lack of currency. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed by parliament, (King George III) to tax all paper documents when they were bought in the colonies. Wj=hen a paper product was bought, it had to have a stamp certifying that it had been properly taxed and paid for. Parliament imposed these (along with many others) without consent or pro=ior notification on the colonies' side; therefore building tensions. ("Taxation without representation.") -
The Quartering Act of 1765
The Quartering act of 1765 allowed redcoats to barge into your house, and then require you to house and feed them. The Redcoat usually got the right of way. The Redcoats were supposedly placed in the colonies to restore order that had been reccently "lost," according to Parliament. -
Organization of Sons of Liberty
Groups that exsisted in every colony, in one point. Andrew Oliver, a corispondent to the stamp act; was found hanging in a tree near Newburry Street. There was a boot dangling off of him the had an image of a devil climbing out of it. (to establish a negative connetion with him and the stamp act.) The Sons of Liberty's main objective was to force every Stamp Distributor in the states to resign. -
The Declaratory Act
"Put the colonists' in their place." Parliament passed this act in deperate attempt to restore the orderly over-rule over the colinies. Englands way of reinforcing rule and trying to become a strict superior to the colonies'. -
Repeal of the Stamp Act
A year after establishment, in 1766, the Pariliamant repleals the Stamp act of 1775. The British Parliament did this in order to calm down riots and reduce debt/warfare. -
The Townshend Revenue Act
Taxes on glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and tea were imposed on the colonies in attempt to raise thousand dollar revenue. The result was the resurrection of colonial hostilities created by the Stamp Act. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massecre was started by a British Soldier hitting a colonist, then the colonists gathered around that soldier and taunted them; until they fired and shot 5 civillians. Colonists exagerated this event and used it as a propaganda opportunity against the Brittish. -
Governor of Masschusetts Changed by King George
the governor of massechusetts was forcefully removed by King George. This was an attempt to punish the colonies for the Boston Inceents. The Governor Thomas Huchinson was replaced by Governor Gage. -
The Tea Act
The Tea act was paased on May 10th, 1773. The purpose of this act was to impose a tax on the colonists by requiring them to pay a 10 cent tax on each gallon of tea they bought from britain. The Parliament inforced such acts with out consent of the colonies, herefore building more tension. -
The Boston Tea Party
On December 16, 1773, angry colonists, disguised as Native Americans dumb crates of British taxed tea into the icy boston harbor in attempt of rebellion. The colonists' did this to stand up for themselves and show that theyre tired of not being their own superior, and that they were tired of being unfairly taxed. -
Governor Gage's Seizing of Colonist mass Weapon stockpile
Newly inforced Governor Gage form britain parliament has imposed new laws. laws such as seizing the personal weapons of the colonists stored intheir households. -
Closing of the Boston Harbor
The closing of the Boston Harbor was punishment for the Boston Tea Party from British Parliament. The Boston harbor acted as a window to the rest of the world, so when it was shut down, it affected many. The Closing affected many by shutting down hundreds of civilians source of income, trading and travel routes, and caused even more of an immense uproar. -
Intolerable/Coercive Acts *date varies*
This was a series of acts passed by britsh parliament in attempt to restrain and restrict the colonists opportunities. These acts closed the boston harbor, canceled massechusetts charter, and falsely accused officials were shipped overseas to britain fo unfair trial and punshment. -
The FIrst Contenental Congress
Lasting until October 26, 1774, the first contential congress met in Philadalphia to discuss war, revolution and ideas of independence/boycotting british goods. This Convention of 12 american delagates led to a list of desired and deserved rights, in response to the tolerable/coercive acts. -
Massechusetts Charter Canceling
THe Masseterchusetts Charter was cancled short after the Boston Tea Party. King George II used this as punishment for the boston tea party. King George I was also rebeled against priviously by puritains, so this was also revenge for prior rebellion. -
Patrick Henry's Speech
Patrick Henry was a wise american colonist. On March 23, 1775, he made a very declaratory speech stating that we want freedom, deserve better treatment from britain,a nd that we officialy want independence. This was performed at St. John's Henrico Parish Church in Richmond, Virginia. He stated "Give me liberty, or give me death!" He was an attorney, planter, and politician that had strong desires for independence and he soon became well known and respected. -
Paul Reveres' Ride
In the late evening of april 8, 1775, paul revere road throughout towns and he was yelliing "The british is coming, the brittish is coming!" To warn the suprise arrival and planned takeover. -
1st battle and lexington and concord
The first battle of lexing and concord was fought on April 19, 1775. this was the first shot of the revolutionary war. These were fought in the massechussetts bay province, near boston. Circa 700 british army regulars were given secret orders, led by lutenite colonel francis smith. this was the beginning of the revolutionary war. -
battle of lexington and concord
The British tropps in the town of lexington and concord were waited on by 70 minute men. john parker was one of the leaders. it was the official first battle(first military engagement) and the patriots won. -
2nd contenental congress
the second contenental congress, held on may 10, 1775, was the second meeting of delgates that were interested in freedom. This meeting began in philidalphia soon ater revolutionary warfare began. the second contenental ciongress managed war efforts. -
benedict arnolds ticonderoga fort seizure
when a small group of defenders captured and overcame a small brittih garrison, led by ethan allen and benedict arnold. -
Forming the Contenental Army
The forming of the contental army occured on june 14, 1775. this was a group of drafted individuals that were capable of fighting in the revolutionary war, led by George Washington. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Occured mostly on and around Breed's Hill, during the Siege of Boston early in the American Revolutionary War. This took place in an adjeacent cut out in the side of the hill. general warren died here and during this battle. -
battle of bunker hill
the troops of the patriotswere desperate for supplies, and benedict arnold, the leader, was sent to boston to find help. 400 men went to new york and tried to capture fort ticonderoga. the british won. -
Named George Washington Commander of Contenental Army
The Continental Congress commissioned
george washington commander in cheif of the newly formed contenental army. This was proposed on -
Olive Branch Petition
the olive branch petition was adopted by congress in july 1175. the reason of adoption of this was a last minute attemp to try to avoid a full blown was with great britain. -
battle at canada
general richard nmintgomery was the leader of the patroit and the brittish won. captured montreal, but not Quebec. often called the battle of ridgeway. -
articles of confederation
agreement among 13 colonies that they would become soveriegn, also served as americas first constitution. -
invention of the steam locomotive
george stephenson and richard trevithick are considered to be the first inventors of the steam railroad locomotive
this impacted society by increasing industralization and traveling and trade routes -
Thomas Paines Common Sense
This was a 47 page pamphlet that was a political declaration, written by thomas paine, a scholar and politician. -
battle of nassau
this was a raid lasting two days. assualt by american forces against the british on the port of nassau, in the bahamas. the colonial forces renained there for 2 weeks, t help contl the poorly defended town. -
Declarations of Rights Draft
This was a draft of Rights that werew deserved, thought of, and desired by american colonists. The group of Delagates and congressmen met in Williamsburg Virginia on June 12, 1776. The principal author was george mason. -
Dorchester Heights *date varies*
After the battle of lexington and concord, the first battles of the official revolutionary war, there was much action in Dorchester Heights, a central Boston area." the fortification of dorchester heights." -
Signing of the declaration of independence
this document was signed to officially delare the independece of america towards britain. this was trying to establish welfare are better future for the americas. -
E Plurbius Unum
"out of many, one."(latin) printed on coins and other american currency. established after the declararrion of independence was signed. symbolizes the one counrty of america, out of the rest of the world. -
Battle at Newyork
Next battle ground in the american revolution. george washiungton was the leader of this battle, for the patriots.the british attacking ship, a fleet of them, were lead by general Howe. the british won. -
battle at new jersey
Retreated across the delware river, the British won. led bybgeorge washington. -
battle of trenton
Washing ued his stratagie of attacking in the morning to his leverage. We lost, but washington lead the troops across the river in hazardous weather. -
battle of saratpga
In the early spring of 1777, jonh burgone pushed himself and his troops through new york. this was the innitial turning point in the war. general heracho gates leads it. fought twice and 18 days apart. the bristish barly won. -
2nd battle of ticonderoga
7,213 British soldiers, on lake champlain. general john burgone was a leader for the patriots and the american troops withdrew from british lands. -
constitution ratification
virginia was the frst to ratify
this event was the official approval of the constitution -
battle of charlestown
took place towards the end of the american revolution, and Continental Army Major General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered forces numbering about 5,000 to the British. -
Kings Mountain Battle
This wa a hasty battle between the patriot-loyalist malitia in the southern campaign in the revoltionary war. 9 miles away from south of the presentday town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina in York County, South Carolina, where the Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist militia commanded by British Major Patrick Ferguson. -
battle of yorktown
Comte De Rochambeau was an imporrtant key term in this battle. benedict arnold turne traitor. the battles peaks were in philidalphia and newyork. Cornwalis was surrounded by 16,000 troops, and we won. -
land ordinance of 1785
adopted by the contenental congress, the immideate goal of this ordinance was to raise money, or revenue, through selling land in the untied states. -
shays rebellion
ending in 1787, this was an armed uprising that mostly farmers took place in. this event was named after daniel shays, a verteran of the revolutionary war. -
northwest ordinance of 1787
this called for the division of gridding and territories with in the northwest region of the united states -
invention of the telephone
lasting through the year of 1898, the official invention of the telephone is the culminated wrok of many technological pioneers.
this highly impacted society by increasing ports and ways of sharing information and communication. alexander grahm bell was one of the more prevailent pioneers. -
invention of the telegraph
invented by samuel morse, he elecronically transmitted his famous message "What hath God wrought?" from Washington to Baltimore on May 24, 1844.
this also increased means of communications. -
invention of the internal combustion engine
begggining in the 1850's this invention fires within itself in order to ignite, Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir was a belgian engineer and an industrial pioneer.
this increased industralization and means of quicker travel.
