The American Revolution

Sons of liberty

1765

the sons of liberty were a political organization. The thirteen American colonies were founded to advance the rights of colonists and to fight taxation.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

The stamp act was to pay for the army. They did that by putting tax on legal papers and other things similar to that.

stamp act

Mar 22, 1765

The stamp act was to pay for the army. They did that by putting tax on legal papers and other similar things.

Boston Massacrer

Mar 16, 1773

This was a famous fight that happened in the streets. people were not just firing weapons but also throwing snowballs and sticks.

Intolerable act

Mar 31, 1773

This was four laws set by the British government. To punish the colony of Massachusetts for the Boston tea party.

Boston tea party

Dec 16, 1773

It was to protest against tax on tea. "No taxation without representation." People would also throw crates of tea off of the boats.

first continental congress meet

Oct 26, 1774

this first meet was in Philadelphia. People in this group agreed to boycott British goods as a protest.

Second Continental Congress meets

1775

The Second Continental Congress was a meeting from the thirteen colonies that support the Americans Revolution and the Revolutionary War. They were focused on how they could be a threat to the British.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

The American patriots were defeated at the battle of bunker hill. The fight confirmed that any reunion between between England and American colonies was possible.

Declaration of Independence adopted

Aug 2, 1776

The declaration of independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. "God made all men equal and gave them the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of hippieness.

Articles of Confederation created

Nov 15, 1777

This was the United States first constitution. It was created to combine the 13 states to make the United States.

Battle of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

During the Battle of Yorktown the British troops had the Continental and French surrounded. George Washingtons plan was to dig trenches to win.

Treaty of Paris

Sep 3, 1783

This treaty helped end the war of the American Revolution. This also helped recognize the United States as an independent nation.

Great Compromise

Jul 16, 1787

This was a law established saying each state will have two representative. It can change depending on the states population.

Constitutional Convention

Sep 17, 1787

This was a meeting that was to write a new constitution. During this meet it was decided to redesign the government.

Bill of Rights adopted

Dec 15, 1791

The bill of rights was a solution to limit government power. It had to be signed in a certain amount of time so its power would not be abused.