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King George III
King George the 3rd takes the throne. -
Treaty of Paris
The French and Indian War comes to an end after the Treaty of Paris is formed. France finally gives up its land in the mainland North America to Great Britain. -
The Proclamation Line
The Proclamation Line is a claim set by Great Britain with the ideals in mind that they wish to prevent the colonies from any further movement in North America. They claim to be helping their native american allies in protecting their lands, but the colonists believe that Great Britain just wants to keep a close eye on them and remain under control. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act is passed by Great Britain and is a tax put on sugar/molasses to help prevent smuggling to and from the colonies, but it also served as an extra income to repay Britain's war debts. -
The Stamp Act
A tax put on stamps by Great Britain, every piece of paper needs a stamp on it to be legal and recognized. Many newspaper companies and committees suffer especially. -
The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress (aka the Stamp Act Congress) meets in New York, New York. 12 citizens, a citizen from each of the 13 colonies (besides Georgia), attend to discuss important things such as liberty and freedom from Great Britain. Benjamin Franklin is among the 12 and publishes his famously created "Join Or Die" artwork in the paper he works for known as The New York Gazette. -
The Declaratory Act
Great Britain repeals the Stamp Act on the colonies but soon passes The Declaratory Act that tells the colonists that they are still under British rule and must follow the laws as such. This sparks more rebellion. -
The Townshend Duties
Great Britain puts taxes on paper, paint, glass, and tea. They think of them as "external" taxes rather than "internal" like the Stamp Act. Outrage further forms among the colonists and boycotts begin to follow suit due to them believing that Great Britain is merely wanting extra money. -
The Boston Massacre
A mob of angry colonists provoke British soldiers in Boston, which causes the British to retaliate by open firing on the crowd. 5 are killed, including Crispus Attucks. Colonial boycotts is at an all-time high. The famous artwork of the Boston Massacre is made by Paul Revere. -
The Boston Tea Party
Angry colonists tired of British rule go undercover as Mohawk Native Americans (an ally of Great Britain) and sneak aboard the ships importing tea from Great Britain. The colonists dumped 342 filled chests. -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress is held with most of the same original members. It serves as a makeshift government where they assign diplomats, assemble armies, and make treaties such as the Olive Branch Petition. -
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The Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War stretches for several years as colonists fight for their freedom from Great Britain. The first real kickstarter being the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the last (main) battle being in Yorktown after receiving support from French allies.The Revolutionary War sets both new hopes and new challenges as they gain their liberty and rights- but there's still much to go when it comes to control of the colonies themselves and truly understanding governmental power, -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
A confrontation breaks out in the town of Lexington and Concord between British soldiers and colonists. The British leave hastily retreating, although they do suffer LESS casualties. This kick starts the Revolutionary War. -
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Thomas Paine's book comes out, named Common Sense. It inspires many colonists to pursue a better future and stride for colonial freedom. -
The Declaration of Independence
Made primarily by Thomas Jefferson (with the help of Benjamin Franklin and others of course); it was the declaration of America's succession from Great Britain.
