Causes of the American Revolution

French and Indian War

Sep 1, 1754

War fought between france and britain that lasted until 1763 they fought over land fand control of fur trade. the british ended up winning the war and as a result got possession of the Mississippi River land east of the Mississippi River and present-day canada

proclamtion of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

This proclamation banned any colonization west of the Appalachian Mountains and anyone who lived there had to move westward.

Sugar Act of 1764

Apr 5, 1764

Any sugar and molasses incoming to the colonies would be taxed. This paid for the soldiers who were used during the French and Indian War

Stamp Act of 1765

Mar 22, 1765

Any printed items would be taxed, including playing cards, newspapers, pamphlets, licenses and legal documents.

Sons of Liberty

Dec 17, 1765

Formed by Samuel Adams, it's original purpose was to protest the Stamp Acts. Also, they protested against taxes and usually used intimidation and physical violence to achieve their goals

Townshend Acts of 1767

Jul 2, 1767

Named after Charles Townshend, this act taxed more items which include imported glass, paper, paint, tea, and lead

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Caused by an argument between soldiers and a crowd, somone threw a rock at one of the soldeirs which caused them to open fire upon the crowd killing 5 including the man who threw the rock, Crispus Attucks

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

This new act lowered price of tea but required colonists to buy it from the east india company

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Initiated by the Sons of Liberty was a political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

The first military engagements, this was the first battles of the Revolutionary War between the towns of Lexington, Concord, Menetomy, or present-day Arlington, and Cambridge, near Boston.