Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence
Andrew Sola and Amerikazentrum-Hamburg
17 episodes
2 days ago
Learn more about the Declaration of Independence for the 250-year anniversary with this interdisciplinary podcast, featuring experts from the USA and around the world.
The series is produced and hosted by Dr. Andrew Sola and the Amerikazentrum, Hamburg.
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Learn more about the Declaration of Independence for the 250-year anniversary with this interdisciplinary podcast, featuring experts from the USA and around the world.
The series is produced and hosted by Dr. Andrew Sola and the Amerikazentrum, Hamburg.
The Seven Years' War and More: Key Events before the Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence
14 minutes
6 months ago
The Seven Years' War and More: Key Events before the Declaration of Independence
In this introductory episode, you will learn about some key events leading up to the Declaration of Independence. Check out additional information at amerikazentrum.de.
If you have any thoughts, please share them on our YouTube channel: @declarationofindependence250.
Here is the timeline:
1756-1763: The Seven Years’ War AKA The French and Indian War
1763, 10 February: Treaty of Paris (ended the war)
1763, 7 October: Proclamation of 1763 (set the boundaries for Indian Territory)
1763-1766: Pontiac’s War (Native American Coalition vs. Britain)
1765: Stamp Act (Tax on Printed Material Used in Colonies)
1766-1767: Townshend Acts (Levied More Taxes on Colonies)
1770, March 5 : Boston Massacre (Protest against Townshend Acts, 5 Protesters Killed)
1773,16 December : Boston Tea Party (Protest against Tea Act)
1774: Intolerable Acts (Punishment for Boston Tea Party)
1774: Dunmore’s War (Colony of Virginia vs. Shawnee and Mingo Nations)
1774 September-October: First Continental Congress
1775, 19 April : Battles of Lexington and Concord
1775: Second Continental Congress begins
1775, 5 July : Olive Branch Petition (Final Attempt by Congress to Avoid War)
1776, 11 June : Committee of Five Established (to Write Declaration of Independence)
1776, 4 July : Final “Fair” Version of Declaration Completed
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence
Learn more about the Declaration of Independence for the 250-year anniversary with this interdisciplinary podcast, featuring experts from the USA and around the world.
The series is produced and hosted by Dr. Andrew Sola and the Amerikazentrum, Hamburg.
