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French and Indian War
A war was started between the British and the French for land. They were also both supported by Native American tribes. Click here to see more -
Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act was a result of the British government needing money for their military. So they passed the Stamp Act which sought to pay for the army using taxes. -
Sons of Liberty
Loosely organized, sometimes violent, political organization of colonists. This group was made to advance the rights of colonists and to fight taxation from the British. Click here to see more -
Townshend Act of 1767
The Townshend was to help pay the expenses involved in governing the American colonies, Parliament passed the so initiated taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. -
Boston Massascre
Seven British soldiers fired into a crowd of Boston civilians. Killing 5 and wounding 6 civilians, they angered an entire colony. -
First Continental Congress meets
The Congress first met in Philadelphia with delegates from each of the 13 colonies except Georgia. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first major military campaign of the Revolutionary War. Resulted in an American victory and outpouring of militia support for the anti-British cause. Click here to see more -
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Articles of Confederation created
Britain wanted to become less involved in the government of their colonies, because they declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians. -
Treaty of Paris Signed
The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation. The treaty was signed by King George III (The Third) -
Great Compromise
The compromise established legislature as a bicameral, or two-house law making body. It was an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention.