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Feb 7, 1215
Magna Carta
Limited power from the King. Written by the barons to protect their rights.During the American Revolution, Magna Carta served to inspire and justify action in liberty’s defense. -
The English Bill of Rights
Was made so that people in power King James the second could never do things like he did again. Also inspired the colonists to right the Bill of Rights. -
The French and Indian War
In the middle of the 1700s France and Great Britan both wanted to settle in the Ohio River Valley where they could take advantage over the fur trade. The French built three forts, and the two countries moved to take over the vallley. -
Treaty of Paris
In 1763, the year British general James Wolfe captured Quebec, Britain and France signed the Treaty of Paris officially ending the French and Indian War. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
Indian leaders were against the british settlements on their land, so they attacked british forts. -
The Sugar Act
To pay for the French and Indian War Parliament passed the Sugar Act, which taxed mollasses and sugar imported by the colonists -
First Colonial Boycott
The first boycott started in New York in 1765. -
The Sons of Liberty
In the summer of 1765, a group of shopkeepers who called themselves The Loyal Nine began preparing for the agitation of the Stamp Act and soon became known as The Sons of Liberty. -
Stamp Act of 1765
This act required colonists to pay for an official stamp, or seal, when they bought paper items. -
The Declaratory Act
The Declaratory Act secured the dependency of the kings dominion in the Americas. -
Repeal of the Stamp Act
After four months of protest from the colonies the British government repealed the Stamp Act. -
The Townshend Acts
In June 1767 Parliament passed the Townshend Acts. These acts placed taxes on glass, lead, paper, paints, and tea. -
The Boston Massacre
A british soldier struck a colonist, and a crowd gathered, throwing things and shouting insults at him.Then a small troop arrived to break it up. Suddenly, soldiers shot into the crowd instantly killing three men. Samuel Adams quickly spread the story by using propoganda. -
The Govener of Massachusetts Replaced
The Govenor of Massachusetts was replaced os part of the Corecive Acts. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering Act was an act that required colonists to take British soldiers into their houses. -
The Tea Act
the Tea Act launched the final spark to the revolutionary war. -
Closing of the Boston Harbor
The Boston harbor was closed because of the boston tea party -
Massachusetts Charter Cancelled
The Massachusetts Charter was cancelled in response of the Boston Tea Party. -
The Boston Tea Party
Colonists disguised as indians sneaked onto ships holding tea and dumped over three hundred and forty chests into the Boston Harbor. -
The Intolerable Acts or Coercive Acts
The Coercive Acts were passed and had several effects on the colonies.
-Boston Harbor was closed until the ruined tea was paid for
-The Massachusett Charter was cancelled
-Royal officials accused of crimes were sent to Britain were they would get off more easilly
-The Quartering Act
-The Quebec Act (which gave away large amounts of land to the Quebec colony) -
Govenor Gages seizing control of colonist stockpile of weapon's
General Gage seized the arsenal of weapons Massachusetts had accumulated in Charlestown. As tensions mounted between the Crown and the colonies, the First Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia between September 5 and October 26, 1774. -
The First Continental Congess
The First Continental Congress was a gathering of colonial leaders who were deeply troubled about the relationship between Great Britain and its colonies in America. -
Forming the Continental Army
The Continental Army was formed by the 2rd Continental Congress to protect the colonies from the British. Goerge Washington was one of the first generals of the continental army. -
Patrick Henrys Speech
Patick Henry was a part of the second continental congress and on March 23, 1775 the congress met at a small church in Richmond. The closing words of his speech were "Give me liberty, or give me death!" -
The Battles of Lexinton and Concord
The british troops arrived at Lexington near Concord, where seventy armed minutemen waited for them. After the battle only one english soldier was wounded and eighteen of the outnumbered minutemen were either dead or wounded. -
The Second Continental Congress
The second congress met with delagates from twelve colonies where they met in Philidalphia, and decided to start the Continental Army. George Washington was the commander of the army. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle showed the Patriots even though they did not win that they could take on the redcoats. -
Named George Washington Commander of the Continental Congress
The Continental Congress made George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army on June 19, 1775. Washington was chosen over other people such as John Hancock based on his military experience. -
Olive Branch Petition
John Dickinson wrot the Olive Branch Petition, which was used by the Second Continental Congress on July 5 and sent to King George on July 8, 1775. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere was a minutemen and warned the colonists that the british were about to attack them. -
Signing of the Declaration
The colonists signed the declaration of independence to tell well they were leaving england. -
Dorchestor Heights
Goerge Washington moved the Continental Army to Dorchestor Heights. -
Thomas Paine Commen Sense
Published in 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The plain language that Paine used spoke to the common people of America and was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain. -
E pluribus Unmum
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Origin and Meaning of the Motto
Carried by the American Bald Eagle -
Article of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the first document made by the United States government to set laws for the people. -
Land Ordinance of 1785
Law passed by Congress that allowed for sales of land in the Northwest Territory and set up standards for land sale that became precedents. Among them was the idea of selling mile-square sections of land. -
Shay's Rebellion
After an inflation many farmers got angry and decided to try start a war between farmers and merchants, but didn't succeed, but this showed the government that they were not strong enough so they added the constitution. -
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
When parties showed an interest in buying 5 million acres of land if territory be organized on a free basis, the Articles of Confederation Congress took note. -
Constitution Ratification
Only nine colonies ratified the constitution but they had the majority so the constitution was ratified only if the would right the Bill of Rights. -
The Cotton Gin
Made by Eli Whitney and helped get the seeds out of the cotton
