-
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 marked the end of the 9 year, French and Indian War. It was signed by England, France, and Spain. -
Period: to
Events Leading up to, During, and the End of the Revolutionary War
-
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was made for ironing ou the relationships of the colonies and the Native Americans. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act said that any piece of writing that was tobe sent was going to be taxed. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering Act claimed that Colonists must house the soldiers. -
Townshend Act
The British at this point were trying to do anything in their power tax the Colonists and pay off their debt. So at this point, they start taxing the Colonists when they purchase glass, paint, oil, etc. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was basically a skirmish between the Patriots and the British which resulted in a few deaths. -
Boston Tea Party
This was the day when the Sons of Liberty revolted and threw tons of tea into the ocean to defy the British and show them that the Colonists couldn't be taxed. -
Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty were a group of people that didn't like the British ways and were always defying them. -
Patriots
The Patriots were a group of people from the colonies that deeply opposed the British poeple. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were a list of acts that stated a bunch of things. The main point of this was that the people's money should be spent on the British troops. -
First Continental Congress
The first Continental Congress was a major accomplishment because it was one of the first times the colonies officially met. They met in Philiphedia in Carpenter's Hall. -
Loyalists
The Loyalists were a group of people that were very loyal to Great Brittain, and the British people in general. -
Lexington and Concord
This was the day the British and the Minutemen had a skirmish. A common question asked is: Who fired first? The answer is the British. -
Paul Revere
-
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence declared that the people would be free of the British. -
Sam Adams
Sam Adams represented Massachusetts as a Delegate. -
John Adams
John Adamswas known as being the President, but he also helped Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence. -
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine was a writer of pamphlets and a revolutionist. He wrote one pamphlet that inspired poeple declare independence from Brittain. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the major contributor to the Declaration of Independence. -
Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams was the wife of John Adams and was the second Fist Lady. -
Hessians
Hessians fought for the British during the Revolutionary War. Theyhad a fighton Staten Island. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was won by the Patriots and caused the British to lose 86% of their major force. -
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Anold is known as a traitor, but before he turned into one, he was a general in the Continental Army. He was known as an aggresive, clever, and brave leader. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown is known as the war clincher, and was won by the Continental Army. This victory was led by
George Washington when the Continental Army and the French overcame the British. -
George Washington
This man is known for being the first President of the U.S., but his man also was a general in the Continental Army and did many things to help America seperate from the British. -
Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis was actually named Charles Cornwallis. He was the British general that surrendered to the Continental Army and the French Army during the Battle of Yorktown. -
Martha Custis Washington
Known as the First Lady of the U.S., she was the wife of George Washington. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris allowed the people to own homes in the colonies.
