Causes of the American Revolution

French and Indian War ends

Feb 10, 1763

Treaty of Paris 1763 signed calling for the end of the war. French surrender all land in North America and Proclamation line is enacted.

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

Quartering Act

Mar 24, 1765

Declaratory Act

Mar 18, 1766

Townshend Acts

Jun 29, 1767

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Gaspee Affair

Jun 9, 1772

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

Intolerable Acts

Mar 24, 1774

Boston Port Act

Mar 25, 1774

American Revolution begins

Apr 19, 1775