the american revolution

By harley_huff

  • THE STAMP ACT

    king George iii became unpopular in america with every new tax levied "no taxation without representation"

  • the american revolution begins

    the colonies organized the first continental congress witch met in Philadelphia in september 1774

  • battle of bunker hill

    the first battle of the war of independence.

  • the declaration of independence

    2nd continental congress adopts the declaration of independence

  • battle of Princeton, new jersey

    general Washington broke camp at Trenton to avoid a British advance

  • the battle of York town

    the Americans and french trap general Cornwallis army at york town, Virginia

  • the treaty of pairs

    ended the american revolution
    Benjamin Franklin was chief negotiator

  • shays rebellion

    Massachusetts rebellion led by the revolutionary war veteran Daniel against high taxes