5.3 Road to revolution

Treaty of paris

Feb 10, 1763

Colonies sign Treaty of Paris, ending French and Indian war. Image-
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Proclomation of 1763

Oct 23, 1763

Royal Proclamation signed by british king to prohibit settlement west of the appalachains. Image-
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Stamp Act

Nov 1, 1765

Britian makes tax on all paper items in the colonies. Image-
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Townshend Acts

Period: Jun 1, 1767 to Jul 31, 1767

British Parlament passes townshend acts, which includes tax on items not made in colonies

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Colonists killed in riot leading to removal of british troops. Caused by colonists.

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

British East Indea company given advantage over colonial merchants due to british act.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Sam Adams and Sons of Liberty dress up as indians and throw tea off boats.

Intolerable acts

Mar 31, 1774

The Boston port act one of the Intolerable acts the British made to punish Boston was created.

1st Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

The colonies start the first Contenental Congress. It ends october 26th.

Midnight Ride: Revere, Cheswell, Dawes

Apr 18, 1775

Rever, Dawes, and Cheswell of the colonies warn that, "The British are coming!"

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

"Shot heard 'round the world" The first battle of the American Revelution between the british and the Colonies.

2nd Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

The colonies Second continental congress has first meeting in Philidelphia.

Declaratory Act

Mar 18, 1776

Britain approves Declaratory Act after repeal of the Stamp Act.