Americanrevolution

American Revolution Timeline

By LydiaP
  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War
    A humongous war between Great Britain and France also known as the Seven Years' War. It began when deciding whether the upper part of Ohio River Valley was apart of the British Empire.
  • Townshend Act

    Townshend Act
    Women played a huge role in Townshend Act. Pay the expenses of the American colonies.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    Between British troops and Americans. British fired into a mob .
  • Bill Of Rights

    Bill Of Rights
    First 10 amendments. Guaranteeing rights.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Americans protestedd the tea tax. Threw tea into ocean
  • Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts)

    Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts)
    Four laws passed. Punishment for the colony of Massachusetts Bay for The Boston Tea Party.
  • First Continental Congress Meets

    First Continental Congress Meets
    Allow each side to tell what they were mad about. Also to consider its reactions to the British Government on trade and representative government.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord
    The British troops went over to Lexington and Concord to destroy the military supplies, or ammunition. This was also the first ever defeat for the British on American soil. Marked start of American War of Independence.
  • Battle Of Bunker Hill

    Battle Of Bunker Hill
    The British won the battle. The Americans wanted to prove they can hold their own.
  • Declaration Of Independence Adopted

    Declaration Of Independence Adopted
    Colonists fought with British to be free from Britain. The Declaration was also a list of grievances.
  • Battle Of Trenton

    Battle Of Trenton
    Continental Army was led by George Washington. Two soldiers died during battle.
  • Articles Of Confederation Created

    Articles Of Confederation Created
    United States first constitution. Get the country to prosecute
    the Revolutionary War.
  • Battle of Camden

    Battle of Camden
    The British won. 2,000 patriots were killed.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown
    It was the final battle of revolutionary war. The communist won.
  • Treaty Of Paris

    Treaty Of Paris
    Ended American Revolution. Recognize the United States as an independent nation