American Revolution Timeline: Ian Lee

Paul Revere

Jan 1, 1735

Paul Revere was born on January 1st 1735 and died on May 10th 1818. He was Significant to the Revolution because he warned the colonists of the British to get ready for battle.

John Hancock

Jan 23, 1737

John Hancock was born on January 23rd 1737 and died on October 8th 1793. he was significant to the revolution because he was rich and used to supply America and the army.

Thomas Jefferson

Apr 13, 1743

Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13th 1743 and died on July 4th 1826. He was significant to the revolution because he was the one who wrote the Declaration of Independence.

The French and Indian War

May 14, 1754

The French and Indian War went from 1754 to 1763. The French and Indian War was significant to The Revolution because the colonies had to pay war taxes which led to the American Revolutionary War.

The Quartering Act

Mar 24, 1765

The Quartering Act was passe on March 24th 1765. This act was significant to The revolution because the colonist were mad that they had to house solders when their housing was to small.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

The Boston Massacre was on March 5th 1770 when Dock workers attacked a British solider. This event was significant to the Revolution because it had increased the colonists weariness about the British.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16th 1773. This event is Significant to the Revolution because it only fueled the tension between Britain and the colonists because Britain was trying to control the tax and trade.

Boston Port Act

Mar 25, 1774

The Boston Pot Act was passed on March 25th 1774. This act was significant to The Revolution because it made the colonists mad that they were all getting punished for less than 100 people did.

The Administration of Justice Act

May 20, 1774

The Administration of Justice Act was passed on on May 20th 1774. This act was significant to The Revolution because this made the colonists want the British out because it wasn't fair. It was part of the Intolerable Acts.

The Massachusetts Government Act

May 20, 1774

The Massachusetts Government Act was passed on May 20th 1774. This act was significant to The Revolution because it gave the English governor all the power and this did not make the colonists happy.

The First Continental Congress

Jun 5, 1774

The First Continental Congress was help on June 5th 1774. The First Continental Congress was significant to The Revolution because they organize a resistance against the British.

The Quebec Act

Jun 22, 1774

The Quebec Act was passed in June 22 1774. This act was significant to The Revolution because it showed how the British were trying to govern the colonies and it gave much of the mid west to quebec

"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech

Mar 23, 1775

The "Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death" Speech happened on March 23rd 1775. This speech was significant to The Revolution because it influenced the colonists who were there to prepare for war against Britain.

The Battle of Lexington

Apr 19, 1775

The Battle of Lexington took place on April 19th 1775. This battle was significant to the revolution because this battle as well as The Battle of Concord started the Revolutionary War.

The Battle of Concord

Apr 19, 1775

The Battle of Concord took place on April 19th 1775. This battle is significant to the revolution because The Battle of Concord as well as The Battle of Lexington started The Revolutionary War.

The Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17th 1775. This battle was significant to The Revolution because built the hope of the Colonists even though they lost that position.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was sighed on July 4th 1776. This document was significant in the revolution because explained how the colonist wanted freedom and all of the complatins against Britain.

The Battle of Sarasota

Jun 19, 1777

The Battle of Sarasota took place from June 19th 1777 to October 17th 1777. This battle was significant to The Revolution because this win for the colonists had France believe in them and aid them.

The Battle of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

The Battle of Yorktown took place from September 28th 1781 to October 19th 1781. This battle was significant to The Revolution because this was the battle where America battled the British and defeated them to now be their own country.