Declaration of independence

French and Indian war to Declaration of Independence - Julia B.- 6

By schneider2

  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War
    War between Britain and France, they fought over land in the new colonies.

  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act
    Britain established a tax on any piece of paper used by the colonists.

  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre
    Coloneist were not happy with the soldiers. Coloneist threw rocks at the soldiers, and the soldiers killed about 5 colonists.

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party
    Coloniest could only purchase tea from one trader, coloneist were angry so they dumped the tea into Boston Harbor.

  • The Intolerable Acts

    The Intolerable Acts
    King punished the coloniest for dumping his tea.

  • Paul Revere Ride

    Paul Revere Ride
    Paul Revere told coloneist the British are coming while riding his horse through Boston.

  • The Shot Heard Around the World

    The Shot Heard Around the World
    Frist shot in the Revolutionary War, which began at the battle of Lexington and Concord.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Thirteen Colonies declared their independence from King George III.