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The American Revolution
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French and Indian War Began
Source: history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war
Source Name: U.S Department of State- Office of the Historian
Notes:The exact date is unknown. Even thought the war is actually 9 years long, it is well-known as the 7-years war. This war initially started because of the rivalry between Fance and Great Britian over land teritory. After the war, Great Britian tried to tax the American colonists heavily in order to pay for war debts. This angered the American colonists, royally (pun) -
Stamp Act
In order to try and pay for the 7 years war, Great Britain passed an act for Americans to pay taxes. This led to the famous statement of “No taxation without representation.” -
Boston Massacre
Even though only 6 people were killed in this event, Americans were outraged when British troops fired at civilians. -
The Boston Tea Party
Source: http://www.history.com/topics/boston-tea-party
Source Name: History Channel
Notes: This event played a role in starting the Revolution whenever American's dressed as Indians and dumped the equilvalent of $4,000,000 U.S. dollars in today's money into the Boston Harbor in protest of paying Great Britian's taxes. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere rode to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams that the Redcoats (British) were coming by sea to attack Americans. He warned many people in Lexington that the British were coming. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Source:http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/revwartimeline.htm The Battle of Lexington was won by the British, while the Battle of Concord is what really inspired Americans to believe they could defeat the large British military. This was when the British were introduced to the guerilla warfare tactics used by American soldiers. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Source:http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/revwartimeline.htm Even though the British won the Battle at Bunker Hill, they still lost many men, making it a bittersweet victory. There was approximately 2,000 casualties, making it a very bloody battle. -
The Declaration of Independence
The signing of President John Hancock authenticated the Declaration of Independence. This document officially stated that the United States wanted to break free from England and govern themselves. -
Battle of Saratoga
Since the Americans had surrounded Burgoyne’s troops at Saratoga, it forced him to surrender. Hearing this made the French join the war as an American ally. This was a major turning point in the war. -
Surrender at Yorktown
When the British were on the Yorktown peninsula, they got overwhelmed by the American/French troops and had to surrender. Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis agreed to the surrender. By this point, the American Revolution was almost won. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty signified the end of the American Revolution, and Americans had their freedom. Great Britain had to recognize that they no longer had control over the colonies, and boundaries were set for the United States. -
Adoption of United States Constitution
Source:http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/revwartimeline.htm
The Constitution tells of the supreme law of the United States. It was ratified September 17, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention and put into effect on March 4, 1789. -
Washington's Elected as President
Source:http://americanhistory.about.com/od/georgewashington/p/pwashington.htm
Washington was elected unanimously in 1788 and served two terms. Many of his concepts like the cabinet system are still used in today’s government. -
The Bill of Rights
The first 10 Amendments in the Constitution were ratified on this date. They outlined the rights given to American citizens.
