Question

On your timeline, plot the following events with the correct year:

Answer 1

Answer:

• Virginia House of Burgesses (1619)
• Mayflower Compact (1620)
• French and Indian War (1763)
• Stamp Act (1765)
• Battles at Lexington and Concord (1775)
• Declaration of Independence (1776)

Explanation:

• Virginia House of Burgesses (1619)

This helped in establishing the first elected assembly in the colony. It was the first assembly elected democratically.

• Mayflower Compact (1620)

This agreement was the first agreement in the written format. It enabled the establishment of self-governance on the passengers traveling to the New World on the Mayflower.

• French and Indian War (1763)

By winning the war between France and India, the control of Canada and Ohio valley was gained in the hands of Britain.

• Stamp Act (1765)

The Act was enacted to levy taxes on the official documents and papers to raise money to run the huge army.

• Battles at Lexington and Concord (1775)

The American Revolution saw its beginning after the Battles at Lexington and Concord.

• Declaration of Independence (1776)

In 1776, the colonies were regarded to be free and independent.