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Manga Carta
The first document that limited a kings power. We used it to limit our government when creating our government. -
French and Indian War
Britain and France fought for control of North America. After Britains success, they started placing taxes on the colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
One of the first boycotts/protests against the British taxes. Some colonists dressed as Indians, then dumped a ton of tea off of a British ship. This created more bad blood and tension between America and Britain. -
Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the American Revolution. The Americans won, bringing them together and making them gain pride. -
George Washington selected as chief
George Washington became commander in chief of the Continental Army. This is important because his leadership skills eventually led the colonists to freedom. -
The Declaration of Independence
This document was written and signed, stating a new government for equality, individuals rights, and goals. This was a blueprint for an independent nation. -
Saratoga
The odds weren’t in our favor, but we ended up winning the battle. Because of the victory, the French joined the war as our alliance. -
Yorktown
The continental army in alliance with the French army trapped the British in Yorktown. The British were forced to surrender, and the war was finally over. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty was signed in Paris and negotiated the boundaries between Britain and America. -
U.S. Constitution
This described the type of government that we wanted to create. It focused on government where the people hold the power. The people get to vote for their representatives. It also describes the rules and purposes of the 3 branches of government and the people’s rights. -
The Federalist Papers
Articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison promoting the Constitution. This convinced many Americans to support the Constitution. -
Bill of Rights
People were concerned that people’s rights wouldn’t be protected, so they added The Bill of Rights to the Constitution. These are 10 amendments stating our rights and freedoms. -
Industrial Revolution
The factory system was starting to be introduced to America. The economy was thriving, most of the money was coming from the North. The north had immigrants coming to work, while the South still depended on slaves for the economy. This causes issues, eventually leading to The Civil War. -
The Civil War
This was a war between the North and South of America. The main issue was whether or not slavery should be legal. The North was against slavery, and the South was for slavery. Lincoln’s goal was to keep the union as one or united. The South ended up losing. -
New Amendments
After the Civil war 3 new amendments were written. One abolished slavery, one promised equal protection, and the last one gave former male salves the ability to vote.
