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French and Indian War Ended
This war was fought between the French and British over land and territories. Each side relied on Native American allies to support their side. This war ended after roughly seven years. It was a British victory in the end and resulted in Britain having even more dominance. -
Proclamation Of 1763
Due to conflicts and arguments. Britain divided the land, a part for the Natives and a part for the colonists. -
Pontiac's War Ended
This war can also be called an uprising or rebellion. It was fought by a group of Natives led by Pontiac. They were fighting against European colonization. It was mostly a war against the British. -
Boston Massacre
This is an important moment in history when a group of soldiers shot at a crowd. 5 people were killed. -
Boston Massacre Trial Ended
Shortly, after the massacre. The whole colony wanted the soldiers punished and killed. This event is an important one in terms of tensions. Mainly since most of the soldiers were let off easy. -
Committee Of Correspondence Founded
In response to the Boston Massacre incident. Samuel Adams made an organization that kept the colonists updated on what Britain passed. -
Boston Tea Party
This was an act against the British that a group of Colonists committed. They dumped a bunch of tea into the Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts Passed
A series of choices and acts against the colonists. The acts were considered intolerable due to the restrictions it added. In total 4 were passed. They restricted trade, abused the law, removed democracy, and forced colonists to expend more materials. -
First Continental Congress Started
The first meeting between all the colonies. The goal was to coordinate a protest or attack due to the intolerable acts. -
Battle Of Lexington and Concord
The first real battle of the revolution. It's also known as 'The shot heard 'round the world.' British forces stormed Concord and Lexington for weapons. Minutemen and militia fought back. -
Second Continental Congress Started
This was a more military-based meeting. They started coordinating a war effort against Britain and appointed General George Washington. -
Fort Ticonderoga
There were 2 battles, but the main one was a surprise attack by the Americans. It was a successful battle that got the Americans cannons. -
Battle Of Bunker Hill
This was the first major war in the revolution. It was a British victory but both sides had many losses. It was a point that made sides impossible to go back and forth between. -
'Common Sense' Published
A pamphlet by Thomas Paine. It was a morale booster and stirred the war effort. -
Declaration of Independence Adopted
As the title states. The final draft of the Declaration Of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. -
Saratoga Ended
This was a major battle that ended in an even bigger victory for the Americans. It convinced the French that the Americans could win. -
Valley Forge Start
This was an extremely harsh winter that caused problems for the Americans. They trained but it was extremely difficult, though due to 'Common Sense' and other events. Civilians helped. -
Culper Spy Ring Started
After other events. A spy ring was started since the only way for the Americans to win was by being informed. -
French Alliance
French officially recognized the United States Of America as independent, the first to do so. They also lent a hand. -
Battle Of Yorktown Ended
The battle of Yorktown was essentially the skirmish that ended the whole war. Some say there were still small fights, but it's widely accepted that this was the end. The French helped and lent a navy, the Americans cornered the British General, which was a sound victory. -
Treaty Of Paris
The end of the revolution, but it only helped encourage other revolts in the future. Though, it was great for Americans.