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French & Indian War
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Beginning of The French & Indian War
The British declared war on the French because of territorial conflict of the Ohio River Valley. -
Capturing of Quebec
During the French & Indian war, the British defeat the French and capture Quebec after their victory on Plains of Abraham. -
Capturing of Montreal
The British defeat the French again. The defeat lead to the capture of Montreal after the French surrender the city. -
Signing of "Treaty of Paris"
The British defeat the French in the French & Indian War. The defeat led to the Treaty of Paris to be signed between the two. This led to the war to end and for the British to gain a lot of land (Canada and Florida) -
Proclamation of 1763
After the Treaty of Paris is signed, the American colonists were prohibited by the British to expand westward because the land was "reserved" for the Native Americans -
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Events Leading to Revolution
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Sugar Act of 1764
The Sugar Act was established onto the colonies to help England gain their money back after fighting in the French & Indian War. The act taxed the colonists on the purchase of molasses/sugar. It also prohibited the import of those goods from any other source. -
Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act was established onto the colonies to help England gain their money back after fighting in the French & Indian War. The act taxed the colonists on the purchase of newspapers, almanacs, pamphlets, broadsides, legal documents, dice, and playing cards. It also prohibited the import of those goods from any other source. -
Townshed Act of 1767
The Townshend Act was established onto the colonies to help England gain their money back after fighting in the French & Indian War. The act taxed the colonists on the purchase of glass, lead, paint, and paper. It also prohibited the import of those goods from any other source. -
Boston Massacre
The citizens began taunting British soldiers and throwing snowballs at them. The British soldiers opened fire onto the angry crowd and killed 5 civilians. The soldiers were put on trial and found not guilty People all over the colonies were furious. -
Tea Act of 1773
The Tea Act was established onto the colonies to help England gain their money back after fighting in the French & Indian War. The act taxed the colonists on the purchase of Tea. It also prohibited the import of the good from any other source. -
Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty and other rebels dumped British tea into Boston harbor and protest against the tax. The British then punished Boston by bringing troops and blockading the city -
First Continental Congress
The first Continental Congress was in Philadelphia from Sept 5 to Oct 26, 1774. Politicians from every colony (except for Georgia) met up to discuss how to apologize to Britain for their acts. They asked the king to end taxes and intolerable acts. It was the first time most colonies came together to have one voice. -
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Revolutionary War
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Beginning of Revolutionary War
An army called "The minutemen" in Massachusetts fought a brief battle with British troops at Lexington and Concord (New Jersey). -
Second Continental Congress Meeting
During the second Continental Congress, they chose George Washington to lead the colonist’s army (continental army). They debated and agreed on declaring independence from Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Americans to have Independence from the British. They sent a copy of the document to the King stating that they want Independence and they are ready to fight for it. -
Battle of Fort Washington & Fort Lee
The 2 battles took place during Nov 16 and Nov 20, 1776. The Americans were defeated by the British. Around 3,000 Americans were overwhelmed and captured. The American army diminished significantly. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga lasted from Sept 19 to Oct 7, 1777. The Americans won the battle against the British. It was considered the turning point of the War. It led to the Treaty of Alliance between the French and the Americans. (treaty negotiated by Ben Franklin) -
Valley Forge
During the Winter of 1777, the American army decided to settle down for the cold season. They settled at Valley Forge where they got real military training. The Americans Army was becoming stronger and smarter. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown lasted for 3 weeks and ended on Oct 17, 1781. The Americans defeated and forced the British to surrender. It was considered the last major battle that led to the Americans winning the war. -
Signing of Second Treaty of Paris
The second Treaty of Paris was signed between the Americans and the British. The treaty ended the Revolutionary War. The Americans were then considered an Independent Country.
