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French and Indian War
This was during the Seven Years' War where the North American colonies of Britain were against French forces. Both sides were supported by Native American tribes. -
Stamp Act
British passed the "Stamp Act" which helped pay for troops stationed in the North American colonies during the Seven Years' War. -
Townshend Act
This act was passed to help pay to govern the colonies. There were taxes issued on the colonies such as taxes on glass, led, paper, tea, and others. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers shooting down multiple people living in Boston. 5 were killed, 6 injured and the entire colony was angered. -
Boston Tea Party
Demonstrators threw tea off a ship to protest the British taxing of tea. "No taxation without representation!" -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first major military campaign of the American Revolutionary Wars. The campaign resulted in American victory and support for the anti-British cause. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle that took place in Charlestown, Massachusetts during the American Revolutionary war. The battle was named after Bunker Hill which was involved in the battle. -
Battle of Trenton
A smaller battle taking place in Trenton, New Jersey. This was a pivotal battle which had a large impact in the war despite lasting one day. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was an agreement between the 13 states of the United States. It served as the first frame or foundation of the American government. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
The adaptation of the Declaration of Independence marked the beginning of the United States as an independent country, free from British colonial control. -
Battle of Camden
Also known as the Battle of Camden Court House, was a British offensive in the southern colonies that made Americans suffer many defeats. It resulted in a major British victory in the south. -
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Battle of Yorktown
Battle that took place in Yorktown, Virginia during the American Revolutionary War. It resulted in the surrender of Yorktown. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty that marked the end of the War of American Independence. It was signed by American and British representatives. -
Ratification of the US Constitution
With the first words: "We The People" and ratified in 1788, the United States constitution is the longest surviving charter of the government. The words "We The People" assure that the government exists to serve the citizens. -
Bill of Rights adopted
The first 10 amendments of the United States Constitution. They pass out rights and changes to the law.