Events Leading to The Declaration of Independence

United Colonies of New England

May 19, 1643

Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven form a military alliance.

Stamp Act

Jan 1, 1775

Great Britain put taxes on most papers, such as newspapers and trading cards. It was later repealed in 1776

Stamp Act

Period: Jan 1, 1775 to Jan 1, 1776

Great Britian put taxes on most papers, such as newspapers and trading cards. It was later repealed in 1776