French & American Revolution

French and Indian War

May 5, 1754

This war between Britain and France ended with the British deeply in debt, and demanding more revenue from the colonies. With the defeat of the French, the colonies became less dependent on Britain for protection.

Proclimation of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

Forbid settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains.

Stamp Act

Mar 2, 1765

Required tax stamps on many items and documents, for instance playing cards, newspapers, and marriage licenses.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

The british soilders and colonist fought openly in Boston.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Colonists disguised as Indians dumped tea overboard from 3 ships in Boston Harbor.

Intolerable Acts

Mar 31, 1774

Passed in response to the Boston Tea Party and placed restrictions on the colonists including outlawing town meetings and the closing of Boston Harbor.

First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

12 of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia from September-October, 1774. One of the main results of this was the creation of The Association calling for a boycott of British goods.

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

In April, British troops were ordered to Lexington and Concord to seize stores of colonial gunpowder and to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock, this was the first instance of open warfare.

Second Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

All 13 colonies were represented at this meeting in Philadelphia, George Washington was named head of the Continental Army.

Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

A major victory for the colonist, caused George III to proclaim the colonies in rebellion.