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Treaty of Paris of 1763
French power is removed from the North American continent. All the land was taken for the British. -
Pontiac's Uprising
Indians laid siege to Detroit and overran British posts West of the Appalachians. Resulted in the deaths of 2,000 soldiers and settlers. -
Royal Proclamation of 1763
This forbade settlers to expand westward. Parliament saw this as a way to secure problems with the Indians but on the other hand, the colonists viewed it as suppression and became angry. -
Sugar Act
The 1st tax on colonies for the crown. The tax increased the price on foreign sugar imported from the West Indies. -
Quartering Act
This act forced certain colonies to provide food and sleeping quarters for British troops. -
Stamp Act Congress
After the implementation of the Stamp Act ,27 delegates of 9 colonies met in NewYork to make a statement of their rights and grievances and urge the King to repeal the legislation. -
Townshend Acts
A tax added to light import on glass, white lead, paint, paper, and tea. It was an indirect tax because it was paid at the American Ports. Soon all the taxes were removed except for the tea tax. -
Boston Massacre
The people of Boston were upset over the death of an 11 year old boy who was shot during a revolt. 60 townspeople went up against a squad of 10 redcoats leading to the death of Crispus Attucks (leader of the group) as well as many others. -
Boston Tea Party
Many people including the Sons of Liberty disguised themselves as Indians to throw out 342 chests of tea in the Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
These restricted and punished the colonists after the Boston Tea Party. The Boston Harbor was closed (Boston Port Act) until the damages were paid the order restored. Many rights for Massachusetts were taken away and town meetings were restricted. Officers who killed colonists were sent to Britain to be put in trial, this upset colonists because it was unjust. -
Quebec Act
Act passed by Parliament allowing 60,000 French subjects to be administered in Canada. This allowed the French to preserve their old customs and Catholic religion. The boundaries of Quebec were extended towards the southern part of the Ohio River. -
First Continental Congress
After the "intolerable acts" delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss ways to address their afflictions to the King (Parliament). Papers were drafted (Declaration of Rights, "The Association", calling for complete boycott from British goods) by men like Samuel Adams, John Adams, Patrick Henry, and George Washington. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
In order to obtain colonial gunpowder and bag leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock, British commander sent troops to Lexington and Concord. Minute Men were quick to not allow dispersal, 8 Americans killed. The redcoats proceeded to Concord where an American force was at. This lead to the death of 70 men and 300 injured. This is where Paul Revere did his famous ride and his warning. -
Second Continental Congress
Delegates of all thirteen colonies met at Philadelphia to continue dispute towards Parliament. They also planned for Congress to raise money to build an army and navy. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Colonists, outnumber, attacked the British and seized Breed Hill (Bunker Hill). 1,500 colonists : 3,000 redcoats. Americans took the victory. -
Thomas Paine - "Common Sense"
"Common Sense", published by Thomas Paine challenged British government and royal monarchy. First writing that asked Great Britain for independence. -
The Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence. The writing states the independence of the United States from the king and Great Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
After crossing the Delaware River, Washington defeats the Hessians lead by Colonel Rahl. This battle enkindled the strength and energy to the American Revolution. -
British surrender at Saratoga
This surrender turned the war to America's favor. Troops (British and German)lead by British General John Burgoyne surrendered to American General Horatio Gates. -
The Treaty of Alliance
Treaties of Amity and Commerce were also signed on this date. The treaty, offered by France, gave America recognition of independence. -
Battle of Yorktown
Begins the 28th of September. British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown. This gave up any chance of British winning the war. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
United States' independence is recognized by Great Britain. United States also receives a lot of land.
