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The French and Idian War
The colonists and Britain fought for control of land against the French and the Indians. It was significant because it gave the colonists more land in North Ameerica. -
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Colonial Taxation Period
Parliament passed laws that taxed the colonists on most of their daily goods. It was significant because it caused colonists to protest and sparked tension between the colonies and Britain. -
The Boston Massacre
5 Bostonians were killed during protests in Boston. It was significant because it caused a lot of tension between Britain and the colonists. -
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Intolerable Acts
Parliament passes laws that punish the colonists for the acts of the Boston Tea Party. It was significant because it drove the colonists closer and closer to revolting. -
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The First Continental Congress
50 delegates from 12 of the colonies met to create a respectful message to King George asking to consider their rights, but they were denied those rights. It was significant because they were trying to end the dues between Britain and the colonies. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
These were two major battles between Britain and the colonies. It wa significant because it showed the intensity of the Revolution. -
The Second Continental Congress
Leaders from the colonies met and decided to form a continental army. They elected George Washington to lead the army to independe. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
This was the first battle in the war. British troops charged the fort sat on top of Bunker Hill. The rebels were forced to retreat but the British suffered a heat loss. It was significant because it marked the start of the Revolutionary War. -
Common Sense
Written by Thomas Paine. It persuades most of the colonists that independence is the only option. It was significant because it moved most of the colonists to join the side if independence. -
Declaration of Independence Signed
After making adjustments to Thomas Jefferson's rough draft, 56 members of congress signed The Declaration of Independence. It was significant because it declared the the colonies should be free. -
Battle of Brooklyn
The two armies met in Brooklyn with the battle barely begun the British had only lost 377 men. While the colonies had lost 1,407 men. It was significant because the British believed that the war was over. -
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Victories at Trenton and Princeton
The continental army had a rough time but found the British sleeping. They surprise attacked them and won both battles. It was significant because it was a turning point I the war. -
Battle at Saratoga
The rebels had outnumbered the British but they still attacked, only to be defeated. It was significant because it pushed the colonies closer to freedom. -
Winter at Valley Forge
The Continental Army settled in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. They decided to have a thanksgiving for their successes. They were hungry and worn out but help from Marquis de Lafayette helped them push through. It was significant because it helped train the troops for the spring. -
Battle of Monmouth
George Washington and his army caught up with the fleeing British. They seemed to be everywhere at once. Leading to yet another continental win. It was significant beam cause it showed that the colonies were closer than ever before to winning the war. -
Battle of Yorktown
General Washington had reinforcements of French troops to join him in Virginia. He set a trap to surround the city of Yorktown which is were the British were. It was significant because this would be the final blow to the British. -
General Cornwallis Surrenders
The American and French troops watched as the British Amry lay down their arms and General Cornwallis surrender. It was significant because it marked the end of the war. -
The Treaty of Paris
Representatives of America and King George III met in park to sign a peace treaty between the countries. It was significant because it marked the colonies independence.
