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John Locke writes 2 Treatises of Government
John Locke wrote these two pieces of writing during the Enlightment to refute the arguments of Sir Robert Filmer, in the first one, and outlining a theory of civil society in the second one. These 2 treatises oultined the end of a civil government. He states that a legitimate government governs with the consent of the people. (The date shows the end date of the two 2 treatises) https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/JohnLocke.png -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian war was between Great Britain colonies and French colonies. The British were victorious and the french lost most of their colonies. The treaty that decided this was signed in Paris in 1763. http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2015/04/hith-10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-french-and-indian-war-E.jpeg -
The Treaty of Paris (1763)
The Treaty of Paris decided what lands the French would give to the British. It was decided that most of the French colonies would be given to Great Britain. http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/treatyofparis1783.jpg -
Pontiac's rebellion
Pontiac's rebellion was a war waged by a conglomerate on Native Indian tribes from the Great Lakes region. The war resulted in loss of territory for the natives. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/Pontiac_chief.png -
Proclamation of 1763
This treaty, sent by the British, obstructed the westward expansion of colonists. The British felt that if the colonists moved westward, there would be more battles with the Natives, and England could not afford it. http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2014/02/proclamation-of-1763-AB.jpeg -
Stamp Act
An Act passed by the British parliament that requires a stamp be used on documents in the american colonies. It was passed to make money after the French and Indian War. It was soon repealed because of the repeated boycotts and complaints by the colonists. https://www.landofthebrave.info/images/1765_one_penny_stamp.jpg -
The Quartering Acts
The Quartering acts were passed by the British parliament. British colonist had to allow British troops to rest and eat in their houses. This angered the colonists greatly. https://www.landofthebrave.info/images/enforcing-quartering-act.jpg -
Stamp Act Congress/First Congress
The American colonies held a meeting in New York City. The meeting consisted of representatives from some of the British colonies in North America. The Congress was organized in response to a circular letter distributed by the colonial legislature and consisted of delegates from nine of the eighteen British colonies in North America. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamp_Act_Congress#/media/File:Federal_Hall,_N.Y._1789_ppmsca.15703.jpg -
Townshend Acts
A series of acts passed by the parliament of Great Britain. Some of these acts were: Revenue Act, Quartering Act, New York Restraining Act. http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2013/12/townshend-acts-hero-AB.jpeg -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a shooting caused by British troops. 5 colonist were killed in the "massacre". It started because some colonist were taunting, and teasing the British soldiers. The colonists were angered because the British soldiers had taken most of the jobs on the ports. http://www.history.com/s3static/video-thumbnails/AETN-History_VMS/485/334/BRAND_THC_BSFC_180736_SFM_000_2997_15_20151204_00_HD_still_624x352.jpg -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea party was a protest made by the Colonist against the Tea Act. Colonist dressed as Native Americans and destroyed a shipment of tea. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Boston_Tea_Party_Currier_colored.jpg -
The Coercive acts
A series of punitive laws passed by the British government in response to the Rebellion in the colonies. They were directed against the Massachusett colonists. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/RapeBoston.jpg -
Minutemen
Minutemen were men that were recruited to serve in the war. These people would usually be young and were often farmers. This was a young, naive, and inexperienced army, directed mostly by George Washington. (The date shown for this event is not the specific date for this event, it's a generalization of when the minutemen campaign would have started) https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/Minute_Man_Statue_Lexington_Massachusetts_cropped.jpg -
The First Continental Congress
A Congress of 56 Delegates from all the colonies besides Georgia. They met to discuss boycotting England, their rights and other important aspects. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Flickr_-_USCapitol_-_The_First_Continental_Congress,_1774.jpg -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord was the start of the American Revolution. "The shot heard around the world" occurred here, but no one knows who fired the bullet. It was a major battle that preceded the American Revolution https://www.landofthebrave.info/images/lexington.jpg -
Second Continental Congress
This was a convention of delegates from the 13 colonies that started in the summer of 1775. This declared that the American Revolutionary War had begun. The second Congress managed the colonial war effort, and moved incrementally towards independence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Continental_Congress#/media/File:Congress_voting_independence.jpg -
Thomas Paine writes Common Sense
This simple pamphlet challenged the King's rule over the colonies. Because of its simplicity, it was read and understood by many commoners, and provided a foundation for the revolution. http://americainclass.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Common-Sense-cover-NYPL-crop.jpg -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a document written Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingstone, Roger Sherman and Thomas Jefferson. It states how the 13 colonies are no longer dependent on England. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/images/declaration_stone_thumb_295_dark_gray_bg.jpg -
Battle of Saratoga
This was turning point for the Americans. On September 19th, British General John Burgoyne achieved a small, but costly victory over American forces led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. After this war, the British were forced to attack from the shores. https://www.landofthebrave.info/images/battle-of-saratoga.jpg -
Beginning of French Involvement
Benjamin Franklin went to Paris, and convinced the French to help the Americans in the war. The French were convinced by Franklin's words, and decided to not rest until England recognized America's independence. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/Yorktown80.JPG -
Treaty of Paris (The second one)
This treaty negotiated between the United States and Great Britain, ending the revolutionary war and recognizing American independence. The Continental Congress named a five-member commission to negotiate a treaty: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Laurens. http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2014/02/treaty-of-paris-AB.jpeg -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a decisive victory by a combined force of American Continental Army troops led by General George Washington and French Army troops. The French arrived, and cut off England's navy: their most strong aspect of the army. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Redbout-10.jpg -
The Enlightenment
The enlightenment was a time period characterize by reason. People were more focused on science and started moving from religion. (The date shown for this event is not the date of the Enlightenment, but rather a time span showing the end date) https://mrcaseyhistory.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/drafting-declaration-p.jpeg
