The shaping of america 1700 1800

The Shaping of America 1700-1800

  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

    The war started over land and fur trade in the Ohio River Valley. The French and Indians fought against the British and colonists.
  • The Royal Proclamation

    The Royal Proclamation

    The proclamation was written to claim British territory in North America.
  • The First Continental Congress

    The First Continental Congress

    It was established to repair the relationship between the British government and the American colonies.
  • The American Revolutionary War

    The American Revolutionary War

    The war was between the British troops and the American colonies because the British wanted to have control over the colonies.
  • Continental Army

    Continental Army

    The first military branch that was for the common defense in the American colonies.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    This allowed the American colonies to untie there rule under Great Britain and establish their own rule for their new nation.
  • The Articles of Confederation

    The Articles of Confederation

    The first constitution of the United States of America signed by Congress.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    This was the peace treaty that ended the war between Britain and the United States.
  • Presidency of George Washington

    Presidency of George Washington

    The first president of the United States of America.
  • The Bill of Rights

    The Bill of Rights

    The first ten amendments were constituted giving fundamental rights to the citizens of America.