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Treaty of Paris 1763
Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War. British gain control of the Ohio River Valley. -
The Proclamation Act 1763
The Proclamation Act prevented the colonists from expanding beyond the Appalachian Mountains. This was in order to prevent any attacks from Native Americans, -
The Sugar Act 1764
This was the first law passed that increased revenue for the crown from the colonies. This law would increase the duty on sugar from the West Indies. Soon the duties were lowered due to anger from the colonists. -
The Quartering Act 1765
Required colonies to provide food and housing for British soldiers. -
The Boston Massacre 1770
Tensions with the colonists and the British crown began to rise due to the taxes being imposed on the colonists. The British sent in regiments into Boston to enforce order, taunting of the soldiers led to a soldiers opening fire and killing eleven colonists. -
Committees of Correspondence 1772
Samuel Adams formed these committees in order to increase resistance toward British rule. Keeping it alive, -
The Boston Tea Party 1773
100 Boston residents disguised themselves as Indians. Taking 342 chests of tea and dumping it into the Boston Harbot. -
Intolerable Acts 1774
A series of acts were imposed to control Boston. The Boston Port Act was most impactful due to it closing the port. -
First Continental Congress 1774
Was a convention for the colonists as many leaders such as both Adams brothers, George Washington, and Patrick Henry was in attendance. -
The Association 1774
During the First Continental Congress, this agreement was created. It is the boycott of British goods. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord 1775
British troops were sent to Lexington and Concord to seize gunpowder and capture rebel leaders John Hancock and Sam Adams. In Lexington several Americans were killed, but in Concord the British suffered severe losses and retreated. The war had began. -
The Second Continental Congress 1775
All 13 colonies were now being represented in this meeting. During this meeting George Washington was selected to lead the army in Boston. -
Bunker Hill 1775
This battle on a hill known today as Bunker Hill, was a bloodbath of British soldiers. The colonists killed many soldiers, but retreated due to ammo shortage, this led to the British crown not showing any hope of taking anything back. -
Common Sense 1776
An influential pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. This pamphlet wrote of the colonies searching for Independence rather than reconciliation from Britain. -
The Declaration of Independence 1776
Thomas Jefferson’s approved document was filled with basic human rights that are believed to be a necessity. Also with pushes against King George’s policies. Became an inspiration to many other revolutions. -
Trenton 1776
General Washington crossed the Delaware River in a retreat stealthily. While doing so he captured 1000 Hessians and defeated a small British force in Princeton. -
Battle of Saratoga 1777
Burgoyne of Britain was forced to surrender after being surrounded by American soldiers. This is was a decisive victory in the war. -
Armed Neutrality 1780
Catherine the Great of Russia and many other European countries created an agreement to have passive hostility towards Britain and others began to fight and outnumber the British worldwide. -
Battle of Yorktown 1781
Cornwallis became cornered and surrendered 7000 men and was defeated by the Americans. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
British finally recognizes the Independence of the United States.
