Revolution

American Revolution Timeline

By Jessica .W Lord

  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act
    1764- Sugar Act, the taxing of sugar and coffee.

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    1765- Stamped Act, the taxing of news papers and commercial documents.

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    1770- Boston Massacre, an incident where British soldiers fired at American colonists.

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    1773- Boston Tea Party, a group of drunken colonists dress up as Native Americans and pour bunches of tea into the sea.

  • The Battle of Lexington & Concord

    The Battle of Lexington & Concord
    1775- The Battle of Lexington & Concord, considered the first battle of the American Revolution.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    1776- Declaration of Independence, a document that reflects several ideas from John Locke.