Timeline: 1.2 Timeline by Alexa Portillo

May 28, 1754

French and Indian war

The war came about due to land and who it belonged to. The colonists reacted greatly to the war as they were able to gain France as an ally.

Apr 5, 1764

Changed the tax on imports from the Caribbean from 6 cents per gallon to 3 cents. Colonists protested against the sugar act.

Mar 22, 1765

All printed material had to carry a stamp. Colonists were angry and protested against the stamp act.

Mar 18, 1766

The stamp act was repealed. Colonists were celebrating as this victory is what they had been fighting for.

Jun 29, 1767

Taxed goods imported to the american colonists. Colonists were angry and made the phrase 'no taxation without representation.

Apr 27, 1773

Tax exemptions and rebates on tea coming in from the British East India Co.Colonists were angry because they believed the act was a bribe.

Apr 19, 1775

America fought against Great Britain for independence. Colonists began to boycott and not buy goods provided by Britain.