Causes of the War for Independence timeline

  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    law,rights,King JohnGreat charter, June 1215
  • Jamestown founded

    Jamestown founded

    first English Colony, Virginiasuccessful,tobacco,John Smith
  • Virginia House of Burgesses

    Virginia House of Burgesses

    first legislative in ColoniesAssembly,Jamestown 1619
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact

    Ship,first self-governmentSocial Contract, 1620
  • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    Colonial Constitution,rule of lawmade in Connecticut
  • Navigation Acts

    Navigation Acts

    Passed by English ParliamentRegulate colonial Trade
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    Passed by ParliamentSeparation Powers,limits powers
  • Zenger Trials

    Zenger Trials

    Step towards freedomFreedom of Press
  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

    Indian allies with FrenchFrench vs. British
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    A Peace TreatyEnd French and Indian War
  • Proclamation Line

    Proclamation Line

    After French and Indian WarNo settling past Appalachians
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    tax on sugardiscourage smugglers,avoid taxes
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    tax on all paperHelp the British Troops
  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act

    Colonists housing soldiersColonists have no say
  • Townshend Act

    Townshend Act

    taxes to remain loyalTaxes on glass, paint ,(etc.)
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    British Army attacks coloniststurning point for colonists
  • Tea Act

    Tea Act

    Reduce massive amount teaEast India Company
  • Boston Tea party

    Boston Tea party

    Protest by Sons LibertyProtest of Tea Act
  • 1st Continental Congress

    1st Continental Congress

    Meeting,delegates, twelve coloniesorganize colonial resistance
  • Intolerable Acts

    Intolerable Acts

    Laws passed by BritainPunished colonists in Tea Act
  • Battles of Lexington and concord

    Battles of Lexington and concord

    first battles of warThe British are coming!
  • 2nd Continental Congress

    2nd Continental Congress

    after 1st continental congressmove towards independence
  • battle of Bunker Hill

    battle of Bunker Hill

    British won the BattleAmerican's confidence boost
  • Common Sense Published

    Common Sense Published

    written by Thomas Painedecide to fight for Independence
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    very important documentstates colonies' grievancesColonies wanted Independence
  • Saratoga

    Saratoga

    turning point of WarAmerican's victory was important
  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge

    Military camp by PhiladelphiaContinental army spent winter
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation

    A written documentmade functions of government
  • Yorktown

    Yorktown

    Last battle of WarBritish surrendered at Yorktown
  • treaty of paris

    treaty of paris

    U.S. and Britain ended warBritain recognized Independence