1765: THE STAMP ACT
The Stamp Act in 1765 passed by the British House of Commons was the very first direct tax that was forced on the British colonies in North America. The tax would be on printed material such as newspapers, legal documents, and more. The purpose of the Stamp Act was to help the British troops in the colonies financially. However, the colonists thought the idea was outrageous due to the fact that they did not have the right to know which taxes were to be pressed on them. Moreover, they did not know what the raised taxes will be used and spent on.
The Stamp Act in 1765 passed by the British House of Commons was the very first direct tax that was forced on the British colonies in North America. The tax would be on printed material such as newspapers, legal documents, and more. The purpose of the Stamp Act was to help the British troops in the colonies financially. However, the colonists thought the idea was outrageous due to the fact that they did not have the right to know which taxes were to be pressed on them. Moreover, they did not know what the raised taxes will be used and spent on.
1770: THE BOSTON MASSACRE
The Boston Massacre took place on March 5th, 1770 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Massacre was an incident that occurred between the British soldiers and a group of colonists. The Boston Massacre consisted over a hundred aggressive colonists and nine British soldiers, who opened fire on the crowd - killing five men and wounding six. The commander and his eight soldiers were then arrested which slightly eased the tensions in the city. However, there were leaflets and booklets that depicted British soldiers attacking a group of pleasant and calm colonists resulting in a strong increasing of anti-British opinion between the colonies.
The Boston Massacre took place on March 5th, 1770 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Massacre was an incident that occurred between the British soldiers and a group of colonists. The Boston Massacre consisted over a hundred aggressive colonists and nine British soldiers, who opened fire on the crowd - killing five men and wounding six. The commander and his eight soldiers were then arrested which slightly eased the tensions in the city. However, there were leaflets and booklets that depicted British soldiers attacking a group of pleasant and calm colonists resulting in a strong increasing of anti-British opinion between the colonies.
1773: THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16th, 1773 when a group of around 70 men boarded on three British ships located at the Boston harbour. They began to throw tea goods into the sea. The purpose of the Boston Tea Party was to protest against the Tea Act in which was passed by the British House of Commons earlier in the year. This was one of the most important triggers which had stimulated a chain of events that led and resulted in the U.S. war of Independence.
The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16th, 1773 when a group of around 70 men boarded on three British ships located at the Boston harbour. They began to throw tea goods into the sea. The purpose of the Boston Tea Party was to protest against the Tea Act in which was passed by the British House of Commons earlier in the year. This was one of the most important triggers which had stimulated a chain of events that led and resulted in the U.S. war of Independence.
1774: PASSAGE OF THE INTOLERABLE ACTS The passage of the intolerable acts was the British's response to the Boston Tea Party incident. The passage of intolerable acts, also known as passage of coercive acts was a series of laws passed by the British House of Commons. The laws shut the Boston harbour down and refrained all shipping until the city paid for the damage and destroyed tea goods. The set of laws also limited political authority of the colonists. The passage of the intolerable acts was yet another trigger that stirred the revolution up. Instead of gaining obedience and power from the colonists, it only caused them to be more determined to stand for their rights and power.
1774: CONVOCATION OF THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
The convocation of the first continental congress took place on September 5th, 1774 where delegates and spokesmen from 12 colonies met at the First Continental Congress, discussing how they should response to the Intolerable Acts that were set by the British House of Commons. Finally, they agreed to steer clear from British goods as well as ban export of the American goods to Britain if they refuse to cancel and abandon the Passage of Intolerable Acts. In order for the colonists to successfully and effectively do this, they established the Continental Association. Furthermore, they called for the Second Continental Congress in case their protest did not achieve its' purpose. The Second Continental Congress was then called due to the failure of their protest. However, by the time they held the Second Continental Congress, the revolutionary war was already set in motion.
The convocation of the first continental congress took place on September 5th, 1774 where delegates and spokesmen from 12 colonies met at the First Continental Congress, discussing how they should response to the Intolerable Acts that were set by the British House of Commons. Finally, they agreed to steer clear from British goods as well as ban export of the American goods to Britain if they refuse to cancel and abandon the Passage of Intolerable Acts. In order for the colonists to successfully and effectively do this, they established the Continental Association. Furthermore, they called for the Second Continental Congress in case their protest did not achieve its' purpose. The Second Continental Congress was then called due to the failure of their protest. However, by the time they held the Second Continental Congress, the revolutionary war was already set in motion.
1775: BATTLES OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD
On the evening of April 18, 1775, the British governor of Massachusetts sent hundreds of British troops to seize hold of colonists military stores which were at Concord. However, the British plans were soon discovered by the colonists who decided to stop the British from continuing on with their plan. They brought militiamen at Lexington to intercept their journey and defeat them all. The British outnumbered the militiamen on the morning of April 19th and continued its way to Concord. When they got to the North Bridge, the British clashed and fought with the militiamen. Unfortunately, the British were defeated this time and were forced to return to Boston.
On the evening of April 18, 1775, the British governor of Massachusetts sent hundreds of British troops to seize hold of colonists military stores which were at Concord. However, the British plans were soon discovered by the colonists who decided to stop the British from continuing on with their plan. They brought militiamen at Lexington to intercept their journey and defeat them all. The British outnumbered the militiamen on the morning of April 19th and continued its way to Concord. When they got to the North Bridge, the British clashed and fought with the militiamen. Unfortunately, the British were defeated this time and were forced to return to Boston.
1776: ADOPTION OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
After the chain of moving and violent events that had triggered the revolutionary war, the Second Continental Congress adopted the declaration of independence on July 4th, 1776. The adoption has officially announced the 13 colonies independent. However, the war for independence carried on and people were unwilling to settle down as Britain refused to give up its North American colonies.
After the chain of moving and violent events that had triggered the revolutionary war, the Second Continental Congress adopted the declaration of independence on July 4th, 1776. The adoption has officially announced the 13 colonies independent. However, the war for independence carried on and people were unwilling to settle down as Britain refused to give up its North American colonies.
1777: BATTLES OF SARATOGA
The Battles of Saratoga took place on September 19th and October 7th, 1777 on the exact same ground. In the first battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Freeman's Farm, the Americans were trying to stop the British from breaking through their lines. The British then failed once again to attempt to break through the American lines, which is when the second battle of Saratoga took place. On the second battle, the British were surrounded by a greater Continental Army than they had expected. On October 17th, the British commander John Burgoyne finally accepted the fact that they were defeated and surrendered.
The Battles of Saratoga took place on September 19th and October 7th, 1777 on the exact same ground. In the first battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Freeman's Farm, the Americans were trying to stop the British from breaking through their lines. The British then failed once again to attempt to break through the American lines, which is when the second battle of Saratoga took place. On the second battle, the British were surrounded by a greater Continental Army than they had expected. On October 17th, the British commander John Burgoyne finally accepted the fact that they were defeated and surrendered.
1781: SURRENDER OF YORKTOWN
With the assistance from France, the Americans were much more stronger and found themselves very near to victory. The British army, on the other hand, found itself trapped by the Yorktown peninsula. On October 17th, 1781, Cornwallis was asked to surrender in which he had accepted two days later (October 19th, 1781). Unsettlement still existed during the time, but it was clear and officially announced that the Americans had won the independence.
With the assistance from France, the Americans were much more stronger and found themselves very near to victory. The British army, on the other hand, found itself trapped by the Yorktown peninsula. On October 17th, 1781, Cornwallis was asked to surrender in which he had accepted two days later (October 19th, 1781). Unsettlement still existed during the time, but it was clear and officially announced that the Americans had won the independence.
1783: SIGNATURE OF THE TREATY OF PARIS
In 1783, the American War of Independence had officially ended escorted by the Treaty of Paris that was signed on September 3rd, 1783. The Treaty of Paris, however, set boundaries of the United Sates. Finally, the British Empire accepted defeat against former colonies and lived with the fact that the United States of America had gained its victory through blood, sweat and tears.
In 1783, the American War of Independence had officially ended escorted by the Treaty of Paris that was signed on September 3rd, 1783. The Treaty of Paris, however, set boundaries of the United Sates. Finally, the British Empire accepted defeat against former colonies and lived with the fact that the United States of America had gained its victory through blood, sweat and tears.