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French and indian War
A conflict between New France, and various Native American tribes. -
Proclamation of 1763
Bringing order to territories given up by France -
Sugar Act
An act enforced to raise revenue -
Currency Act
An act that prevents merchant from being paid in colonial dollars -
Stamp Act
Taxing people on printing materials -
Declaratory Act
An act lessening the effect of the Sugar Act. -
Townshend Act
Places duties on imported things. -
Boston Massacre
Bloody Riot at Boston between The British and American Docksmen. -
Boston Tea Party
An act of protest in which colonist threw tons of British Tea into the Boston Harbor. -
Quartering Act
Forcing colonists to house British Soldiers. -
Boston Port Act
As a punishment for the Boston tea party, this act closed all ports in Boston. -
Quebec Act
Gave the governor of Quebec his needs. -
Administration of Justice Act
An Act protecting British soldiers with capital offenses. -
Massachusetts Government Act
An act giving an appointed governor of Massachusetts all reigning power. -
First Continental Congress
A meeting of 12/13 colonies as a response to the Intolerable Acts -
Second Continental Congress
The second meeting of colonies that moved toward independence for America -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the Revolutionary War -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A Major battle of the revolutionary war. It was named after Bunker Hill, although most of the combat took place on Breed's hill. -
"Give me Liberty or give me Death"
Patrick Henry made his famous speech at St John's Church in Richmond, VA -
The Declaration of Independence
The Famous Declaration of Independence is written. -
Battle of Saratoga
The turning point battle, secured victory for America. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Ending Battle of the Revolutionary War. -
Articles of Confederation
The articles are ratified by all 13 colonies. The articles lay the frame for the Federal Government. -
Treaty of Paris
A treaty signed in 1783 that ended the Revolutionary War -
The Signing of the Constitution
Important People from each state go and sign The Constitution, a famous American document. -
George and Martha Washington
George was the commander of the Continental Army, and he eventually became president. Martha was George's wife, she was known for he social events. -
Abigail and John Adams
Abigail is known for her letter to John Adams, requesting womens rights. John Adams was a diplomat and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was known as the author for the Declaration of Independence. He also made his way up to President in 1801 -
John Locke
Known as the "Father of Liberalism" John Locke was a famous English philosopher. -
Charles Montesquieu
Charles Montesquieu is a French lawyer who is famed for his thoughts of seperating powers. -
Sam Adams
Sam Adams is a signer of the Declaration of Independence, he was a very ruthless opponent of British Taxes. -
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was known for writing George's policies. He was a loyal American and he worked alongside many others. -
John Hancock
John Hancock was the President of the Second Continental Congress which ultimately led toward the Declaration of Independence. He was also a governor of Massachusetts until his death. -
Paul Revere
Paul Revere is famous for his "Midnight Run" as he warned Lexington and Concord that the British are coming. He also illustrated the Boston Massacre. -
Minutemen
Soldiers who were on deck and could get ready in a minute, hence the name Minutemen. -
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold was an American soldier, but he went to the British Army and was a traitor. -
Hessians
Hessians were German soldier hired by the British to fight America. -
French Alliance
In 1778, the French decided to fight for America and became their allies.