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This was a 7 year war in which it ended as a win for Britain gaining some of North America, Florida, some of Canada, and everything east of the Mississippi River in France. The war was worldwide as it was in New York, Pennsylvania, Canada, Nova Scotia, but expanded worldwide and overseas. There were many battles as it was a seven year war and included a young George Washington as he played a key role in this war.
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The Sons of Liberty were a group that would riot against all the tax acts that the Empire were putting out. There were many people furious because everything was being taxed and it caused many to join they would steal, riot, and break into Governors houses. Eventually 8 soldiers shot some rioters and this would impact the whole country and even Paul Reeves used this to promote patriotic feelings. The Sons of Liberty created both the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre. -
On March 5th,1769 the Sons of Liberty rioted the Customs House with 8 soldiers outside. They opened fire and the Britain soldiers killed five people with 6 more injured. This would hurt the Empire a lot during such a low time as they were near bankruptcy and their soldiers now introduced "barbarism" and "complete brutality" to the British Army. Paul Revere used this Massacre to promote patriotism against the Britain's -
The Boston Tea party was another act by the Sons of Liberty due to taxes on tea in which everyone had to pay the taxes but the importers didn't and caused a monopoly for the British East India Company. On the 16th of December the Sons of Liberty went on board disguised and threw away 342 boxes of tea over three hours and it cost 1.7 million dollars. The Sons of Liberty inspired many to riot against their country if needed. -
The British went into Lexington and Concord to destroy American utilities and supplies but were faced by the Red coats and were later on defeated having to march back. These plans from Gage were leaked and Paul Revere warned everyone about it on a horse. It is estimated to have 300 casualties for British troops and 93 for the Americans with roughly 5,460 troops all together. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a battle between the British Army and American Patriots. There was tension between the two after information about British attacking Boston were leaked. Americans lost the battle but it was proven that we could hold up our own and roughly 1500 soldiers died in this battle. -
This was a petition from Congress to King George III to stop a future war being declared. They expressed their loyalty but their rights too and was signed by many people and ultimately sent to England as a last resort. King George III did not accept it as he didn't read it -
The Declaration of Independence was a document that was made by many important people to create their own country and being separated from Great Britain with 13 colonies. The colonies had to vote whether they wanted to be separated into their own country or not and the vote was 12 to 1 as New York the only one rejecting. The Battle of Lexington and Concord were the first battles as America against Britain as they won both showing their strength. -
This battle was a 9 day fight with a win for Americans and the first win for George Washington. The plan was made on Christmas for George Washington to get America in favor of the battle as they were previously fighting and after many losses they needed something to help them gain the lead in the war. There were 3,900 troops in total with 2,400 troops for the the Americans and 910 casualties with 905 being for the British.
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The Battle of Camden was a defeat for the Americans and a crucial one as they previously had so much control. The Americans went to Camden after the Britain's received supplies in Camden but the Britain's knew about his movements and prepared for battle. When they formed the positions the most experienced soldiers were on the right for both sides which was not good for the Americans and they soon fled after being attacked by bayonets. -
The Battle of Yorktown was a major point in the American Revolution as America won after Britain surrendered and negotiations for peace started. During the battle both sides needed a victory as both sides have lost a lot and with fighting for independence they did not have much so George Washington pushed to Yorktown with his troops where they surprised attacked the Britain's and won the battle.
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The Treaty of Paris was a document that ended the American Revolution. America earned its independence, power, and land after the Treaty of Paris and they recovered as a nation, the Treaty of Paris also discussed the debt of Americans to British. -
The Great Compromise was a debate for the states representation. The states were categorized to large states and small states each side did not accept it and it was ultimately decided that in the Senate it would be equal for all states and in the House of Representatives it would be "proportional representation". -
The constitution was ratified after Rhode Island became a state and it caused it to make the Constitution an official U.S. government framework using it since 1789 to now. This showed that the government cared about the people and respects and represents the citizens of America. The constitution has been changed many times over the time period as the needs for living change as time goes by. -
The Bill of Rights was a document to explain the rights of American citizens and what they can and can't do. It was made by James Madison and was adjusted by the Congress later on. The Bill of Rights is a total of 10 amendments such as freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, protection from unreasonable searches, rights in criminal cases, the right to a fair trial, and jury trials in civil cases.