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The Sugar Act
It was the first British tax imposed on the American colonies to support Britain. This act placed a tax on sugar and other imports from non-British colonies. -
The Stamp Act
Imposed a direct tax on the colonies of British America and needed that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper. This made the income of stamps much higher. -
The Boston Port Act
The Boston Port Act was an act which became law on March 31, 1774. It was one of five measures that were enacted during the spring of 1774 to punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. After signing the Declaration of Independence, the new states took a huge first step toward becoming the United States of America. It established the United States as an independent nation. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga took place- Friday, September 19. Took place in Saratoga County, New York. This battle marked the climax of the Saratoga campaign, giving victory to the Americans over the British in the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown began Friday, September 28, and later ended Friday, October 19. The victory was decided by the combined trap of American and French forces led by General George Washington and. This victory symbolized America's ultimate victory over the British, paving the way for an independent United States. -
The Treaty of Paris
This treaty was signed in Paris by representatives of King George III and representatives of the United States of America on September 3, 1783. Which ended the American Revolutionary war. This treaty was later violated by Britain. -
The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was developed by the 2nd Continental Congress in 1777. The articles set up a central government with a 1 house legislature. Congress had the authority to make war and settle interstate disputes.
