APush american revolution

Rejection of Albany Plan

England did not want colonies to come together politically and militarily

Officer restrictions

George washington could not rise above a certain rank

1st meeting of continental congress

A letter was written and sent to King George III, and it was disregarded

2nd meeting

formed the continental army

Boston masacare

5 dead
Paul Revere creates engraving in which the British are depicted as aggressors
considered propaganda.

Battle of concord

British attempt to destroy military supplies in Concord

Americans bottleneck British

considered American victory

Quartering act

an act passed by the British that allowed British troops to live in the homes of the colonists

Stamp Act

law that taxed printed goods, including: playing cards, documents, newspapers, etc.

Boston tea party

Sons of Liberty dress up as native americans and launch tea into Boston Harbor

Battle of Bunker hill

June 16-17, 1775
"Don't shoot untill you see the whites of their eyes"
patriots were running low on ammo so they retreated
1346 British casualites
441 american
EVEN IN A LOSS AMERICANS THINK THEY CAN WIN

Sugar act

law passed by the British Parliament setting taxes on molasses and sugar imported by the colonies (goods)

Battle of Lexington

British victory, technically, but Sam Adams and John Hancock got away