Break away from British rule to gain American Independence

By mandy7899

  • The Great Awakening

    The Great Awakening
    The Great Awakening was caused by the questioning of traditional Protestantism and to break away from the formal modes of worship. It encouraged others to choose their own fate and have optomism.

  • Seven Years War

    Seven Years War
    The war moved France completely out of America and giving Britain increasing control.

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    Unfair taxation on the colonies to assist with Britain massive debt. This led to unifying the colonies to boycott British rule.

  • First Congressional Congress

    First Congressional Congress
    United the colonies in a boycott of British rule until the acts from 1773 were repealed.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Proving the increasing unity among the states and giving America recognition and separation from Britain.

  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    The beginning efforts towards an equal governing system.

  • War of 1812

    War of 1812
    The continued struggles with Britain resulting in increasing unity and nation's pride