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Tech Module 6: Interactive Timeline

  • End of the French and Indian War

    End of the French and Indian War
    The war ends with the Treaty of Paris, and Britain begins taxing the American colonies to recover war debts, increasing tensions.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    The British imposed a tax on all printed materials in the colonies, sparking widespread protests and the slogan "No taxation without representation."
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    British soldiers fire into a crowd of colonists, killing five people. This event fuels anti-British sentiment.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    In protest of the Tea Act, American colonists dump British tea into Boston Harbor, prompting harsh British retaliation.
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress
    Colonial representatives meet in Philadelphia to discuss their grievances and begin organizing resistance against British rule.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord
    British troops attempt to seize colonial weapons, leading to the first military engagements of the Revolution. The "shot heard 'round the world" is fired.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill
    Colonial forces prove their strength despite losing the battle, boosting morale.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The Second Continental Congress formally declares the colonies' independence from Britain, drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton
    George Washington leads a surprise attack on Hessian troops, securing a crucial victory for the Continental Army.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga
    A major American victory convinces France to officially join the war as an ally, providing much-needed support.
  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge
    Washington’s army endures a harsh winter but emerges stronger after intensive training by Baron von Steuben.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown
    General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington’s forces, effectively ending major combat.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    Britain formally recognizes American independence, officially ending the war and securing U.S. sovereignty.