Unit 4

By Vicram

  • 1774

    First Continental Congress calls for abolition of slave trade

  • 1775

    Battles of Lexington and Concord
    Second Continental Congress Americans capture British garrisons at Ticonderoga and Crown Point Battle of Bunker Hill King George III formally proclaims colonies in rebellion Failed invasion of Canada

  • 1776

    Paine's Common Sense Declaration of Independence Battle of Trenton

  • 1780

    Massachusetts adopts first constitution drafted in convention and ratified by popular vote

  • 1781

    Articles of Confederation put into effect

  • 1783

    Treaty of Paris