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French and Indian War
This was the beginning of open hostilities between the colonies and Great Britain. The war also put Great Britan in debt, causing them to tax the colonists without representation. -
Sugar Act
It placed a tax of three pence per gallon on molasses as well as listed specific goods which could be exported to Britain. -
The Stamp Act
This is the first thing that the British king did that threatened the independence of Americans. It was the first tax that he passed on the colonies. The colonists didn't think it was fair to have to pay for something that they had for free for so long, -
Townshend Acts
The purpose of the Townshend Acts was to raise revenue in the colonies to pay the salaries of governors and judges. -
Quartering Act
Colonists were required to provide housing for soldiers -
Forming of the Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was held because the colonists were very upset about the Intolerable Acts and the taxes -
Commitee of Correspondants
Formed to mobilize local opposition to the Intolerable Acts -
Second Continental Congress
George Washington was named commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. They also discussed documents of their freedom such as the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence allowed every being to be called as an independent individual, and the freedom to be judged equally without any racial, religious and cultural discrimination. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War. In this treaty, Britain recognized America as an independent nation and not under British rule.
