American Revolution Unit Timeline

Proclamation Of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

The Proclamation of 1763 banned the colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

The Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

The sugar act was a revenue-raising act by the British telling the colonists that they must pay a six pence per gallon on the importation of foreign molasses.

Boston Massacre

Mar 3, 1770

American colonists rebelled against the taxes that they found repressive, which is what led to the street fight( the Boston Massacre) between the British and colonists.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

In the Boston Tea Party the American colonists dumped tea (1 million dollars worth) into the Boston Harbor to protest against the Tea Act.

Intolerable Acts

Mar 31, 1774

The Intolerable Acts were punitive laws passed by the British, the laws were meant to punish the colonists for their defiance in the Boston Tea Party protest.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1775

The Stamp Act was Placed taxes on paper products to help the British pay for and fight in the French and Indian war.

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

The Lexington and Concord battle was the shot heard around the world. Was also the first battle of the American Revolution.

2nd Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

The 2nd Continental Congress was the American government for most of the American Revolution (1775-1881).

Repeal Stamp Act

Mar 18, 1776

After 4 months of widespread protest in America, the colonists repealed the stamp act, which was for the colonists to pay taxes for the British to fight in the French and Indian war.

Declaration Of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

The Declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson and a lot of the ideas were reflected from Locke and Paine. The Declaration of Independence summarized the colonists motivations for seeking Independence.

Battle Of Saratoga

Oct 17, 1777

There were 3 Pronged British attacks that split New England from the colonies. The battle of Saratoga was the Unrealistic and unorganized, turning point of the war which also resulted in French aid and Ben Franklin was responsible for the French Alliance.

Valley Forge

Dec 19, 1777

Valley and Forge is where Marquis de Lafayette met Washington and they lobbied immediately for French reinforcements. Also where the British captured the American capital of Philadelphia. (December 19, 1777-June 19, 1778)

Battle of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

The British got defeated by the Americans and French forces, Which also led to the British defeat in the Revolutionary war. The battle of Yorktown was that last major battle in the war.
*(September 28, 1781-October 19, 1781).