1786 Five states abolished slavery. September 1786 Delegates from 5 states meet in Annapolis Maryland. 1787 Northwest Ordinance described how the Northwest Territory was to be governed. If it grew in population it would gain rights to self-government, and when there were 60,000 people they could apply to become a state. January 1787 There were high taxes put on farmers, and many fell deeply into debt.
[6] Boston is also the anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area called Greater Boston, home to 4.5 million people and the tenth-largest metropolitan area in the country. [8] Greater Boston as a commuting region[13] is home to 7.6 million people, making it the fifth-largest Combined Statistical Area in the United States. [9][14] In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city on the Shawmut Peninsula. [15] During the late 18th century, Boston was the location of several major events during the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Several early battles of the American Revolution, such as the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston, occurred within the city and surrounding areas.
Battle of Long Island Anthony D. Torres COM/150 June 2d, 2012 Vince Colvin As the precursor to American Independence, the Battle of Long Island during the Revolutionary War was the first and largest battle fought by a newly declared nation. Although the battle was a defeat to the American forces, it further fuelled the Americans resolve to continue fighting against the British. Archived images from this era depict General George Washington, his troops and equipment all crossing the Delaware River on boats. Another crossing, just as memorable is often overlooked. Our discussion will cover the events that led to the East River crossing in New York as either a retreat or a pretext to an attack.
This was the first engagement of the French in this war. Later Washington was defeated by the French and Fort Duquesne was taken again by the French. In the 1755 war was escalating and Major General Edward Braddock was sent to America as Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces. Braddock had plans to capture Fort Duquesne and leading his troops to Virginia. Braddock made contact with the French just 10 miles of Fort Duquesne, where they were defeated by the French.
Name Instructor Course Date The American Revolution The American Revolution (1763-1783) is arguably the most important period in the history of the United States. During this period, the thirteen English North American mainland colonies were able to gain their independence from Britain, amid seemingly overwhelming odds. The American Revolution refers to a political turmoil that took place towards the end of the eighteenth century (Bailyn, 2). During this upheaval, thirteen British colonies in North America united to free themselves from the York of the British Empire. These colonies later joined themselves together to form the United States of America.
Where: Throughout the colonies 4A. Townshend Acts Who: British Parliament (Charles Townshend) What: Designed to collect revenue from the colonists in America by putting customs duties on imports of glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea. When: 1767 Why: Intent was to raise revenue for the payment of the salaries of royal officials in the colonies. Where: Throughout the colonies 5. Boston massacre Who: British parliament What: Brawl that occurred, between a mob of patriots, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers (five men were killed and
Revolutionary War (1775–83): Causes The roots of the Revolutionary War ran deep in the structure of the British empire, an entity transformed, like the British state itself, by the Anglo‐French wars of the eighteenth century. After the fourth of these conflicts, the Seven Years' (or French and Indian) War, the British government tried to reform the now greatly expanded empire. The American colonists resisted, creating a series of crises that culminated in the armed rebellion of 1775. The Imperial Background. With the Glorious Revolution (1688), England's foreign policy took the anti‐French path it followed until 1815—a path that led to four wars before 1775.
he wrote on his appointment as commander. "I suspect that all the Continental armies were more than half beaten before the battle was begun . I, at least , will not be frightened beforehand ." Like Nelson he quickly proved to be a great commander. After several victories against French in Spain he invaded France.
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Three Major Causes to the American Revolution The Americans fought for their freedom from England in the Revolutionary War. For almost thirteen years England and the colonies debated taxes and laws. In December of 1773, the colonists surprised the British by throwing tea overboard British ships. During the night, the Sons of Liberty, dressed as Mohawk Indians, boarded British ships, cut the crates of tea open, and threw it overboard. They ended up throwing 90,000 pounds of tea overboard.