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French and Indian war
The war was fought between the colonies of British America and New France, with both sides supported by military units from their parent countries of Great Britain and France, as well as Native American allies. -
Sugar Act
On April 5, 1764, Parliament passed a modified version of the Sugar and Molasses Act, which was about to expire. But because of corruption, they mostly evaded the taxes and undercut the intention of the tax — that the English product would be cheaper than that from the French West Indies. This hurt the British West Indies market in molasses and sugar and -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was Parliament's first serious attempt to assert governmental authority over the colonies. Great Britain was faced with a massive national debt following the Seven Years War. English citizens in Britain were taxed at a rate that created a serious threat of revolt. These taxes include on playing cards, news papers, and all things paper. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight that occurred on March 5, 1770, between a "patriot" group, throwing snowballs, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers. Several colonists were killed and this led to a furious Colonial America. -
Boston Tea Party
A governor allowed three ships carrying tea to enter Boston Harbor. Before the tax could be collected, The people of Boston took action. Radical townspeople stormed the ships and tossed 342 chests of tea into the water. Disguised as Native Americans, the offenders could not be identified. -
The Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress
The Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress was a document by the First Continental Congress on October 14, 1774, in response to the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament. The Declaration showed colonial objections to the Intolerable Acts, listed a colonial bill of rights, and provided a detailed list of complaints. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
On the night of June 16, 1775, a group of American troops moved out of their camp, carrying picks, shovels, and guns. They posotioned themselves on Charleston Peninsula overlooking Boston. Their destination, Bunker Hill. From this hill, the rebels could bombard the town and British ships in Boston Harbor. But Ward's men misunderstood his orders. They went to BREED'S HILL. -
Declaration of Indepedence
On June 11, 1776, Congress appointed a "Committee of Five", including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman to draft a declaration. -
Battle Of Trenton
The battle of Trenton was a surprise attack on the morning of December 25, 1776 in Trenton New Jersey. George Wahington led his troops across the Deleware River and the Continental Army attacked the Hessians. Almost all of the British forces at this camp were captured. This was a very short but very fierce battle. -
Battle Of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown, ending on October 19, 1781 at Yorktown, Virginia, was a decisive victory by a force of American Continental Army troops led by General George Washington and French Army troops, over a British Army. The battle ended by a surrender or General Cornwallis. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, signed in Paris by representatives of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America on September 3, 1783, ended the American Revolutionary War.
