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french and indian war
The French and Indian War was a conflict between Britain and France over North America from 1754 to 1763. Native American tribes sided with the French. -
stamp act
The Stamp Act was a tax imposed by Britain in 1765 on paper goods in American colonies which sparked widespread protests among the colonists. -
the boston massacre
The Boston Massacre was a horrific altercation in 1770 where the British soldiers killed 5 colonists in Boston. This event made the British hated more which led to the American Revolution -
winter at valley forge
The winter at Valley Forge was a critical period for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary Despite harsh conditions and severe shortages the troops became stronger -
intolerable acts
The intolerable acts were punitive laws passed by Britain's parliament after the Boston tea party they were aimed at punishing Massachusetts colonists. -
first continental congress
The first continental congress was a meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 American colonies in September 1774 they convened in response to the intolerable acts trigging a unified colonial resistance against British law -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battles of Lexington and Concord sparked the American Revolutionary War. It was one of the first times the military engaged between the colonists and British forces making a turning point in American independence -
the second continental congress
The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies that started meeting in the summer. during this time the Declaration of Independence was signed -
battle of bunker hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was an early conflict in the American Revolutionary War fought in June despite losing the colonists inflicted heavy casualties on the British -
The declaration of independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, a document that the American colonies declared independence from Britain. Outlining their grievances against the British and their rights as individuals. -
battle of saratoga
The Battle of bunker was fought in September and october and was a turning point the American victory convinced France to enter the war as allies of the Americans -
treaty of alliance with france
the treaty of alliance with France was signed in February being a military pact between France and the United States marking Frances's official entry into the American Revolutionary. -
british surrender at yorktown
the British surrendered marking the end of major fighting in the Revolutionary War .it was a decisive victory for American-French forces leading to peace negotiations -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was a victory that ended the American Revolutionary War. American and French forces surrounded and captured British troops leading to peace negotiations and Britain agreed. -
the treaty of paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War. It recognized the United States as an independent nation and outlined its borders -
constitution drafted
The U.S. Constitution was drafted during the Philadelphia Convention in the summer. It established America's national government, and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. -
The U.S. Constitution ratified
The U.S. Constitution was ratified on June , marking the official establishment of the government it set out. This followed a lengthy debate among the states about its adoption. -
george washington
George Washington became the first U.S. President in April . His leadership helped shape the role and importance of the presidency in the new nation. -
whiskey rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was a violent tax protest in the U.S. during 1791-1794. It was sparked by a federal tax on distilled spirits, hence the name. -
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, was added in December. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties to individuals.