Causes of the American Revolution

French and Indian War

Jul 3, 1754

The war started between the French and British Colonists because of diputes over land in the new world. Also known as "the Seven Years' War".

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

Required American colonistst to pay taxes on all printed paper.

Townshend Acts

Jun 15, 1767

Four acts passed by British Parliament to assert authority over the colonies.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

British soldiers opened fire on a mob of American Colonist.

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

Act passed by parliament to increase taxes on tea in the colonies.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Patriots dumped British tea in the boston harbor to rebel against new taxes on tea.

Intolerable Acts

Mar 24, 1774

American patriots named these acts, the "intolerable acts", because they were so unfair.

1st Continental Congress

Oct 26, 1774

the 1st continental congress was held in Carpenter's hall in Phillidelphia.

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

Battle kicked off the Revolutionary war.

2nd Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

When the congress came together for a second time it had many of the same members and was a reconvening of the first congress.

Publishing of Common Sense

Jan 10, 1776

Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, which inspired colonists to fight for their independence.