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French and Indian War
The American Indians were fighting to control their land.This war ended with the treaty of Paris. -
The Sugar Act
This act lowered taxes on molasses, but it was a British tax on sugar. This act was intended to pay for the French and Indian war. -
The Stamp Act
A tax from the British parliament; that taxed all paper goods on the american colonies. This event sparked the idea of, "No Taxation without Representation." -
Quartering Act
This act keeps the British soldiers from going into peoples houses or property. Colonists felt as if it went against the Bill of Rights. -
The Townshend Acts
This act was made for the British to gain more money for the French and Indian war. This act taxed all imports, including tea; this made colonists furious because of "No Taxation without Presentation." -
The Boston Massacre
In the year 1770, the british soldiers confronted the colonists in Boston. Soldiers killed 5 colonists and that came to be known as the Boston Massacre. -
Boston Tea Party
This was a political protest by the Sons of Liberty. A shipment of tea was dumped into the Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
There are four laws passed by the british parliament in the aftermath of the boston tea party. The government act, the justice act, boston port act, and the quartering act. -
First Continental Congress
This act was done to best oppose the british policy or negotiate with parliament. They put pressure and escalated the boycotts. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
What started this battle was the, "The shot heard round the world, " no one knows who shot first. The British quickly
defeated the minutemen. -
Second Continental Congress
The leaders from all 13 colonies met on this day to set up their own post office, and make treaties with Native Americans. Formed the continental army with George Washington being the commander. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Prescott ordered his men not to shoot till they see "the whites of their eyes." The british forced the militia off the bunker hill. -
Battle of Quebec
This battle was a failed attempt to invade Canada. A blizzard hit and it was hard for the Patriots, they had to retreat. It was a British victory. -
The Declaration of Independence
The declaration of independence is based on the ideas of John Locke. It declared independence for the colonies. -
Battle of Trenton
This was a war that lasted a span of nine days on an open field and was won by Washington. This helped renew confidence for Washington. -
Valley Forge
Washington and the continental army camped during winter. Suffered from cold, starvation, and disease. The army was able to get through it and recaptured Philadelphia. -
Battle of Princeton
This battle was also known as the, "10 Crucial days." It was last major battle fought by the continental army. -
The Battle of Saratoga
In this war the american soldiers defeated the British army. This also marked when France gave support to America. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis retreated to Virginia city of Yorktown. George Washington and his army captured Cornwallis and his army. -
The Treaty of Paris
The revolutionary war was ended by the Treaty of Paris. The British made peace with France through this movement.