American Revolution

By RebecaRomo

  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act
    In 1765 Britain sets a tax that requires a stamp on all public documents like newspapers or legal documents. The colonists didn't like these taxes which created an environment of opposition in the British Colonies.
    H. (2016). American Revolution. Retrieved August 15, 2016, from
    http://www.history.com/topics/american­revolution/american­revolution­history

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    The Boston Massacre began the evening of March 5, 1770 with a small argument between British Private Hugh White and a few colonists outside the Custom House in Boston on King Street.
    Main Characters: British captain, Thomas Preston, Paul Revere responsible for engraving Boston Massacre, and the five colonists. Boston Massacre Historical Society. (2008). Retrieved August 15, 2016, from http://www.bostonmassacre.net/

  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Battle of Lexington and Concord
    The first shots of the Revolutionary War are fired at Lexington, Massachusetts. Word spreads through the east and thousands volunteer for the Continental Army. The British march to Concord, Massachusetts where they are picked appart by snipers. The Americans won. Nussbaum education network. (2015). American revolution. Retrieved August 15, 2016,from http://mrnussbaum.com/revolution/

  • The Continental Congress

    The Continental Congress
    Members of the First Continental Congress 1774 included John Adams, Patrick Henry, George Washington, Peyton Randolph.
    The Second Continental Congress 1775 included John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.
    Objective: Colonies opposition to British taxes
    On June 14, 1775 they established the Continental Army. They made George Washington General of the Army.
    (2016) Continental Congress Retrieved August 15, 2016, from https://global.britannica.com/topic/Continental-Congress

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    On June 11, 1776 the Continental Congress appointed five leaders, called the Committee of Five, to write a document explaining why they were declaring their independence. The five members were Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, and Thomas Jefferson. The members decided that Thomas Jefferson should write the first draft.
    H. (2016). American Revolution. Retrieved August 15, 2016, from
    http://www.history.com/topics/american­revolution/american­revolution­history

  • The United States Flag

    The United States Flag
    During the American Revolutionary War, the Congress decided that the country needed a flag to represent the united colonies.
    Betsy Ross made the flag. D. S. (1994, November 20). The Flag of the United States. Retrieved August 15, 2016, from http://www.usflag.org/colors.html

  • Battles of Saratoga

    Battles of Saratoga
    On September 19th, British General John Burgoyne achieved a small, but costly victory over American forces led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. Though his troop strength had been weakened, Burgoyne again attacked the Americans at Bemis Heights on October 7th, but this time was defeated and forced to retreat. H. (2016, January 12). Battle of Saratoga. Retrieved August 15, 2016, from http://www.history.com/topics/american­revolution/battle­of­saratoga

  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777. It worked as a national government after the independence form Great Britain.
    Characters: members of the Congress U. (2008, November). Articles of Confederation. Retrieved August 15, 2016, from http://www.ushistory.org/us/14b.asp

  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown
    The Last Great Battle where the British Army surrendered.
    Place: Virginia, United States of America
    Combatants: Americans and French against the British American troops
    Generals: General Washington commanded the Americans, Lieutenant General de Rochambeau commanded the French and Major General Lord Cornwallis commanded the British.
    B. (2002, November). The battle of Yorktown 1781. Retrieved August 15, 2016, from http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htm

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    The Treaty of Paris of 1783, negotiated between the United States and Great Britain, ended the revolutionary war and recognized American independence.
    ontinental Congress named a five-member commission to negotiate a treaty–John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Laurens.
    Foner, E., & Garraty, J. A. (1991, September). Treaty of Paris. Retrieved August 15, 2016, from http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/treaty-of-paris