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Pre-American Revolution
5 events that led to the cause of the American Revolution. -
The Stamp Act
Changed parts of the several acts of parliament relating to the trade and revenues of the colonies and plantations. Allowed and applied certain stamp duties in the British colonies and plantations in America to further clear the expenses of defending, protecting, and securing the same. -
The Townshend Act
An Act allowing certain duties in the British colonies and plantations in America. Allowing a drawback of the duties of customs upon the exportation from this kingdom, of coffee and cocoa nuts of the produce of the said colonies or plantations. It also imposed an indirect tax on the Colonies by levying duties on imported goods including tea. -
The Boston Massacre
A riot in the city of boston where around 50 British citizens attacked a British Sentinel who then called for backup and began a big fight outburst which led to British soldiers firing and killing 3 citizens. -
The Boston Tea Party
American colonists were frustrated and angry with Britain for imposing “taxation without representation” so they dressed up as Indians and dumped 342 chests of tea, imported by the British East India Company into the harbor. -
The Coercive Acts
Acts that were passed to close the Boston Harbor until the replacement of the destroyed tea was paid for. It banned town meetings without approval. Gave extended power to General Thomas Gage the British military governor. -
American Revolution
Also known as The American Revolutionary War and United States War of Independence. Rebellion that led to 13 of Great Britain's American winning their political independence which then led to what is known today as the United States of America. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The very first battle of the American Revolution. British troops marched in hundreds from Boston to a hidden weapons near Concord cabin to seize weapons. A confrontation at Lexington happened leading to fighting which then turned to British retreating from heavy fire. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
During the Siege of Boston in the early stages of the American revolutionary War the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. The cause of this battle was because the American forces learned that the British were planning on taking over the hills around Boston in order to gain a tactical advantage. -
Battle of Long Island
The first major battle since the Declaration of Independence was signed. The British had a huge advantage on the American colonies which was led by George Washington, with ten thousand more troops and causing two thousand casualties to the Americans. Washington’s defeat could have led to his whole force having to surrender. -
Battle of Trenton
One of Washington’s most iconic victories. Took place in New Jersey and in 10 days the American won two major battles, destroying the Hessian army without retreat. This was a huge turning point during the American Revolution. Winning this battle helped the Americans maintain more control of New Jersey, improving the unity of the colonial army and militias. -
Battle of Brandywine
The British defeated the Americans which allowed them to occupy Philadelphia. The Americans were outnumbered by numerous British regulars and Hessian troops which were hidden in fog and flanked with good positioning. Washington did not block all the fords and his army paid the price for it. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle was a major turning point because the Americans convinced the French to join forces with us. The battle was two weeks long and the American came out victorious. After a week-long negotiation, Burgoyne surrendered his army. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a six month encampment of the Continental Army led by George Washington’s decision. Turning this Continental Army into an extreme fighting force that would be able to defeat the British. Congress had fled Philadelphia to escape the British capture of the city. At Valley Forge they could watch out for British troops and iron ore. -
Battle of Monmouth
Charles Lee was sent by Washington with a small force to go harass the main body of the British Army that was led under General Henry Clinton. Lee was to engage the redcoats until Washington arrived with the rest of the army from Valley Forge. Charles then retreated after damaging the British pretty well with no sight of Washington and the rest of the army after a certain amount of time. -
Battle of Cowpens
An American victory that slowed down Cornwallis’s campaign to invade North Carolina. This battle inflicted over 800 casualties to the British and no more than 200 for the Americans, this amount of casualties led to Cornwallis’s surrender at Yorktown. -
Battle of Guilford Court House
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse was one of the most important battles during the American Revolution. Even though the British won the battle and forced the Americans to retreat, they lost so many soldiers that the battle eventually led to their defeat in the war. -
Treaty of Paris
A treaty signed between the American Colonies and Great Britain that ended the American Revolution and the United States was then made an Independent nation. -
Post American Revolution
5 events that took place after the American Revolution. General Cornwallis was surrounded, overpowered, and force to surrender the British's position. -
Washington's Resign
Washington resigns as commander in chief of the Continental Army soon after the Treaty of Paris and returns back to his home in Mount Vernon, VA. -
Treaty of Stanwix
A treaty that imposed peace on the members that sided with Britain. The Iroquois Confederacy then ceded all claims to the Ohio territory. -
U.S Constitution
Established America’s National Government and fundamental laws also guaranteeing the basic rights for its citizens. Signed by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. -
The Bill of Rights
The first ten Amendments of the Constitution. It shows the Americans rights in relation with the government. It guarantees the citizens civil rights and liberties such as freedom of speech, press and religion.
