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The French built forts in Ohio River Valley to claim territory. George Washington led British troops at 21 years old. The Albany Congress Colonial leaders met to discuss potential war. -
This banned colonial settlement west of Appalachian Mountains and angered many colonists who ignored or resisted the proclamation. -
Ottawa leader Pontiac formed alliance of Western tribes, Attacked British forts and settlers, Settlers retaliated against all Native Americans -
New tax on molasses and stricter smuggling penalties. -
Tax on various paper products and documents were placed. -
Colonists were required to house and supply the British soldiers. -
New important duties and search powers placed. -
A conflict between colonists and British soldiers became. -
This act gave British East India Company monopoly on tea sales -
Washington's surprise attack on Hessian forces. This boosted American morale. -
In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote "Common sense" that argued for self-governance and stimulated support for independence. Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776. -
Thomas Paine primarily wrote it based on enlightenment ideas. Some key events are Preamble, Natural rights, and List of Grievances against King George |||. -
This was major American victory. This convinced France to ally with the Revolutionaries. -
It was harsh conditions for the Continental Army. The citizens provided overwhelming support for the troops. The Brits partied while the Americans trained. -
In winter of 1778 at Valley Forge, the army was cold, tired, and dealing with a lack of food and supplies. -
The British forces outnumbered and outmatched Americans. Some of Washington's strategic retreats were New York City and New Jersey. -
The first nation to recognize U.S. independence. -
On October 1781 British forces under Cornwallis trapped at Yorktown. Combined American and French forces besieged the British. -
On October 19, 1781 Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ending the war. -
Britain recognized U.S. Independence, Defined new nations boundaries.