American Revolution Timeline

  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War
    The French and Indian war was a conflict between the British, the colonists vs the French and their Native American allies. This conflict was to maintain territory and cultural future.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    The stamp act was taxes on stamps, paper and documents. These taxes were put into place due to war leaving the British broke.
  • Townshend Act

    Townshend Act
    The Townshend act was taxes on goods such as lead, paint and more. This infuriated the colonists which lead to them to protest against.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    The Boston Massacre was a confrontation between American colonists vs British soldiers . The confrontation led to death and violence all due to the colonists being against taxes.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    In the Boston tea party men dumped East Asia tea into Boston Harbor. This occurred in response to the tax on tea from other companies.
  • First Continental Congress meets

    First Continental Congress meets
    In the this congress meet it was called to discuss the British government. They also discussed about America's future under Britain's rule.
  • Second Continental Congress meets

    Second Continental Congress meets
    The second congress meet discussed the same as the first congress meet. In this meet they also discussed about declaring independence, a resolution to the war.
  • Battles of Concord and Lexington

    Battles of Concord and Lexington
    This battle occurred due to the stamp act, Boston massacre and Boston tea party. This battle also marked the start of the American revolution.
  • Olive Branch Petition sent to England

    Olive Branch Petition sent to England
    The olive branch was the last try to the king to prevent from declaring war. As a result the British government rejected it.
  • Declaration of Independence Adopted

    Declaration of Independence Adopted
    The Declaration of Independence set the United states free from Britain. The Declaration explained why America was separating themselves from Britain.
  • Battle of Camden

    Battle of Camden
    This battle was a victory of Britain, left Britain in temporary control of southern colonies.
  • Great Compromise

    Great Compromise
    The Great compromise established the United states into a two house law-making body.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown
    The battle of Yorktown contributed for the Americans convincing the peace conference to demand independence.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    The treaty of Paris ended the American revolution, making the United states be recognized as an independent nation.
  • Bill of Rights Adopted

    Bill of Rights Adopted
    The 12 amendments copies were sent out by president Washington adopted by congress.