events that lead up to the revlotionary war

By Sara hubert

  • The Suger Act

    On April 5, 1764 a tax was put on suger, wine and more important things.

  • stamp act

    Colonist had to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used

  • Townshend Act

    taxed imports like glass, tea, paint, and paper.

  • Repeal of the Townshend Acts-

    britsh cut taxes

  • bostan masscare

    5 men were killed on accedent

  • Coercive Acts

    Forced colonist to follow the laws they felt were unfair.

  • Lexington and Concord

    first millitary engagments

  • 2nd Continental Congress

    a war named after the adjacent Bunker hill

  • Olive Branch Petition

    made to avoid war.