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Sugar Act
The british effort to impose new taxes on the colonies began in 1764 when Parliament passed the sugar act, which put a duty on several products, such as molasses. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act required that all colonists but special tax stamps for all kinds of products and activities. The stamps had to be placed on newspapers, wills, and other documents. -
Regulator Movement
North Carolina Regulators protested against Govenor Tryon and British tax policies. -
The Boston Tea Party
A large group of colonist disguised as Native Americans boarded the tea ship and during the next three hours proceeded to throw 342 cases of tea over the harbor. -
Second Continental Congress
The second continental congess came together in Philadelphia in May 1775. They chose George Washington as the commander of the newly formed Continental army. -
Declaration of Independence
The declaration of Independence is a piece of writing that declared the Americans independence . -
Battle of Saratoga
the American victory marked a turning point in the war. It ended the British threat to New England and destroyed British hopes of an easy victory. -
Battle of Yorktown
The British gave up to the Americans. The victory at Yorktown was the last major battle of the war.
