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The French and Indian War
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A war where the French and Native Americans teamed up to fight off the British. The British america against those of new France both supported by military and american Indian allies in the battle for new land. -
Stamp Act of 1765
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Parliament imposed a tax on all printed goods imported into the thirteen colonies. All printed materials were required to have an embossed revenue stamp. -
Townshend Act of 1767
A series of laws that the British Parliament passed that taxed imported goods. -
The Boston Massacre
British soldiers shot civilians while being harassed by a mob in Boston. The event was heavily publicized. -
Boston Tea Party
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Samuel Adams organized the tea party with 60 members to protest the British parliaments taxes on tea. -
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Intolerable Acts
5 acts that served as punishments specifically aimed for those who participated in The Boston Tea Party. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
First actual battles/engagements of the American Revolution. The first shots were fired at sunrise by the British. -
Olive branch Petition Sent to England
This was an attempt to affirm the rights of the colonists whilst still staying loyal to the crown. -
Declaration of Independence Adopted
Although the final document was completed on July 4, the finalized copy was actually signed August 2. -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
A document that established how the new government would work after the United States declared independence. -
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Battle of Yorktown
This was a battle that was led by George Washington. It was the last major land battle and boosted morale for the French and Colonists. -
Treaty of Paris Signed
A treaty signed in Paris to end the American Revolutionary War. -
3/5 Compromise
The Northern states wanted full representation of black slaves while the Southern states did not. The 3/5 compromise was the most honest attempt by the North to prevent an all out war, while at the same getting the most out of it. -
Bill of Rights Adopted
First ten changes to the United States Constitution.
