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American Revolution timeline

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    French and Indian war

    This was a nine year long war between the Great Britian and France, along with their native American allies. The war concluded with a British victory after back-and-forth attacks. The war ended with a grand total of 25,000 deaths for the Great Britain and Frances's unknown.
  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act

    The stamp act was a law passed to help pay for British troops. Was a requirement of colonist to pay a tax on various forms of papers. Anyone in violation would be prosecuted.
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    Townshend's acts

    The Townshend's acts was a series of four acts passed by the British parliament. This was an attempt to do what they thought was right and try and assert authority over the colonies. These acts posed immediate threats.
  • Boston massacre

    Boston massacre

    The Boston massacre was what started as a dispute between an guard and a 13 year old boy that turned deadly. The dispute gathered a crowd, challenging the guard to open fire telling the guard "if he fired, he must die for it". The aftermath was 8 convicted of murder, an trial was held and the 29th regiment was ordered out of the province.
  • Boston Tea party

    Boston Tea party

    The Boston tea party was a protest caused by the tea act. it was initiated by the Sons of liberty because of tax on tea. The protest included them throwing tea in the boson harbor and concluded with cruel acts.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    This ended in an American victory and also ending with the start of the revolutionary war. this was the first military engagement between the two and wouldn't be the last. This battle was pivotal in rally colonial support over British rule.
  • Battle of bunker hill

    Battle of bunker hill

    While the British won the battle, they had sustained way more casualties and deaths including many officers. The surrounding area played a big role in the battle hence it being the name. The colonial forces had learned the plan of the British and by daybreak the battle had begun.
  • Olive branch petition sent to England

    Olive branch petition sent to England

    The grand purpose of the petition was to avoid conflict between the British rule and the 13 other colonies. Although they'd authorized invasion of Canada a week earlier. Many had said war with the British was inevitable.
  • Thomas paines common sense published

    Thomas paines common sense published

    It's to be described as a timeless, influential pamphlet. Also described as an important part of history courses playing a pivotal role. it was a widely read novel talking about advocating for American independence.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    The battle of Trenton was led by George Washington and was a major victory on his end. His plan to cross the river as a sneak act had worked. This was Washingtons first victory in the American revolutionary war.
  • Battle of Camden

    Battle of Camden

    The battle of Camden was in the end a victory for the British. It was said to be a humiliating defeat on account of the American general. Ending with the British having a grand total of 68 while the Americans had a total of 900 killed.
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    Battle of Yorktown

    This major land battle paved way for negotiations and peace and the signing of the Paris treaty. The battle wad a three week long battle which bottle parties especially the British suffered great losses. The Americans and their French alliances won the battle with the British surrendering.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    The treaty of Paris had officially ended the was of American independence. They had recognized the 13 colonies, which were part of the colonial British America. They were able to be independent states, to be free.
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    Constitutional convention

    The original plan was to revise and devise parts of the government and league of states. Although others sought to form a whole new government. When this took place, it was debated and ratified being/making it a big deal. Hence this being a significant moment in us history.
  • Bill of rights

    Bill of rights

    The bill of rights, the first 10 amendments are mutually reinforcing guarantee of an individual's rights. This gradually made a change to broaden the concept of equality. The guarantees in the bill of rights have binding legal force.