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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 proclamation was written to claim British territory in North America. -
The First Continental Congress
It was established to repair the relationship between the British government and the American colonies. -
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
The first military branch that was for the common defense in the American colonies. -
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 first constitution of the United States of America signed by Congress. -
Treaty of Paris
This was the peace treaty that ended the war between Britain and the United States. -
Presidency of George Washington
The first president of the United States of America. -
The Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments were constituted giving fundamental rights to the citizens of America.
