American Revolution

By maddie_dreamer00

  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act
    Tax on sugar and coffee

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    Tax on all paper products/goods

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    When British soldiers opened fire on protesters in Boston

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Protesters dumped tea in the river

  • The Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The Battle of Lexington and Concord
    Known as the American Revolution

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Reflects the ideas of John Locke
    Government's duty to protect the people's natural rights
    People have the right to alter or abolish unjust governments

  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga
    American troops defeated the British

  • British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia

    British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia

  • Ratification of the constitution

    Ratification of the constitution
    Social contract
    Seperation of powers