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Testing the Boundaries
This is the beginning of the Pre-Revolution which is really important. The British colonists expanded westward, and frontiersmen infringed on Native American territory. -
Fur, Ports, and Fighting
This was important to the revolution because the French colonists depended on the rivers that provided access to the sea and French markets. So others can buy off of them for supplies. -
The Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was important in the Revolution because it restricted colonial expansion beyond the Appalachian Mountains. Making a ton of colonists who wanted to settle in that land mad. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
Pontiac's Rebellion was important in the Revolution because the rebellion highlighted the tensions between Native Americans and the British. Contributing to the growing desire for autonomy among the colonists. -
The Treaty of Paris
This is an important part of the Revolution because it ended the French and Indian War. The war left Britain with a lot of debt, leading to increased taxes. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a really important part of the Revolution. It required colonists in America to pay taxes. This made the colonists angry because they felt it was unfair. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was important in the revolution because British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists resulting in 5 deaths. This made the tension between the American colonists and the British. -
The Tea Act of 1773
This is important to the Revolution because the Tea Act sparked outrage among the American colonists and directly led to the Boston Tea Party. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was important in leading to the Revolution because the British were taxing tea, which the colonists saw as unfair. The colonists were unsatisfied with the British rule. -
The American Revolution
Starting off with the most important part of the timeline, the American Revolution. Americans declared independence but they weren't independent yet. -
The Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was important in the Revolution because it was the first major battle after the Declaration of Independence. It showed the strength the military had against the British army. -
The Declaration of Independence
The most important event was that the Americans declared their independence from British rule. It stated that all people have certain rights, like life, and liberty. -
Washington Crosses the Delaware
This was important because Washington and thousands of his troops secretly rowed across the Delaware River while the Hessians were celebrating Christmas. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Winter at Valley Forge was important because it tested the resilience and determination of the Continental Army. Despite the harsh conditions, they grew stronger and stronger. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point in the American Revolution because it was a major victory for Americans. They convinced France to openly support them. -
Help from Overseas
Help from Overseas was important in the Revolution because it bought a ton of needed resources and military support. The helpers were France, Spain, and the Netherlands. -
War in the South
War in the South was important because it shited the focus of the conflict and drew British resources away from the northern colonies. -
Help from Overseas 2
This is important because soon after Spain joined the war against England. They helped the Patriots with loans and funding. -
Guerrillas and the Swamp Fox
This was important to the Revolution because the Guerrillas used hit-and-run tactics against the British. It was a helpful role in harassing the British force and disrupting their supply line. -
Treaty of Paris (Again)
The last really important event took 2 years to finish negotiating the 1783 Treaty of Paris. (The first one was in 1763). It was agreed that the U.S. was a free and independent nation.