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The French and Indian war (1754-1763). A north American conflict between great Britain and France. With both sides enlisting the support of various Native American tribes.
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The sons of liberty were a group of American colonists. Who opposed British rule and taxation without representation. They are known for their organized resistance. -
The Boston Massacre was a deadly clash between British soldiers and American colonists in Boston. It started as a street brawl and escalated when British soldiers fired into the crowd. -
The Boston tea party was a political protest that occurred in Boston. American colonists disguised as native Americans. They boarded ships and dumped 342 chest of tea into the harbor. -
The First Continental congress convened in Philadelphia. It brought together delegates from 12 of the 13 American colonies. They discuss their grievances against the British government.
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord, are recognized as the first military encounter of the American Revolutionary War. These battles sparked by British attempts to seize colonial military supplies -
The Second Continental Congress shortly af6ter the start of the Revolutionary War. This meeting happened at the Pennsylvania State House. Known as the Independence Hall -
The Battle of Bunker Hill though a British tactical victory was a morale boost for the American Continental Army. Despite being forced to run due to running out of ammo. The American army Forces inflicted heavy casualties on the British. -
The battle of Trenton was a pivotal moment in the American revolutionary war. George Washington led the continental army in a surprise attack against Germany. -
The battle of Camden was a significant defeat for there American continental army during the revolutionary war. British forces decisively routed the American troops. the victory allowed the British to solidify their control. -
The battle of Yorktown was a decisive siege during the American revolutionary war. A combined American and France force. Surrounding and trapped the British army. -
The Treaty of Paris refers to a series of peace Treaties signed in Paris. This treaty formally ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States. -
The Constitutional Convention was a gathering of delegates form 12 of the 13 original American states. The primary goal was to revise the existing articles. This created a new form of government. -
The Great Compromise was a crucial agreement. It resolved the conflict between large and small states regarding representation in the new US Congress. -
A joint house and senate conference committee settled remaining disagreements. President Washington sent copies of the 12 amendments adopted by the Congress to the states.