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French & Indian War
This war was between the American colonist and the British versus the French and Natives. This long war would eventually crown the American's and British as victors with the signing of the Peace Treaty of Paris in 1763 -
Peace Treaty of Paris is Signed
The signing of this treaty would end the French & Indian War and gave the British claim to Canada. -
Stamp Act of 1765 is Enacted
This act put a tax on all printed material in the colonies and was the first tax on the colonies after the French-Indian War. This act is also notable as it was repealed only a year later. -
Philadelphia Becomes the Center of Colonial Printing
Philidelphia would become the center of colonial printing; which would later result in Philadephia being one of the most crucial cities in "The Revolutionary War" -
Boston Tea Party Occurs
This was when "the Liberty Men" dressed as natives and dumped a shipload of British tea into the Boston harbor. This happened mainly as a protest to the Tea act. -
Battles of Lexington & Concord
These battles would be the starting point of the "Revolutionary War", and these battles also both ended in British victories. -
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Revolutionary War
This war was between the American colonists and the British, with the French coming in later as an ally to the colonist. This ally would go on to help ensure a colonist victory. -
Paul Revere's & William's Dawls Midnight Rides
These two would go on these rides as a way to warn colonists of the British movement towards Lexington & Concord. -
"Common Sense" is Released
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is released to major popularity, as it called for the colonist to use their common sense and declare freedom from the British. -
Declaration Of Independence is Signed
This declaration was written and ratified by the American colonist, and it called for an official separation from Britain. -
Treaty of Paris is Signed
This treaty ended "The Revolutionary War" and declared the American colonist as the victors. This treaty would have the colonist gain their independence from Britain. -
U.S. Constitution is Created & Bill Of Rights are added
This was written as a way to amend a basic set of liberties for colonists, and the most notable part is the 10 amendments. -
George Washington is Elected as President
George would be the first President of the new nation and would serve 2 terms.
