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The Townshend Act
The British passed the Townshend Act in June 29, 1767, in order to pay for the British Troops during the Seven Year war. This taxed paper, lead, paint, and tea, which the colonists greatly protested, causing the British to send troops to enforce the rules. [Source #1](www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/townshend-acts#:~:text=) [Source #2](www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/townshend_acts.php#:~:text=) Source #3 -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a Riot that occurred on March 5, 1770, on King Street that quickly escalated into a slaughter when a brawl broke out and a British troop shot. When the Boston Massacre happened, it caused heavy anti-British sentiment amongst the Colonists creating higher tensions. [Source #1] (www.britannica.com/event/Boston-Massacre) [Source #2](www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-boston-massacre#:~:text=) [Source #3](www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/massacre.html#:~:text=) -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea party was a political protest that occurred on the December 16, 1773, where the Sons of Liberty dumped more than 300 chests of tea into the harbor. This was one of the first major acts of defiance against the British rule over colonists, which aided in the start for the fight of Independence. [Source #1](britannica.com/event/Boston-Tea-Party) [Source #2](www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party) [Source #3](www.bostonteapartyship.com/boston-tea-party-cause) -
Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts)
In May 20, 1774 after the Boston Tea Party, the Intolerable acts were enacted which aimed to punish the Colonists for their defiance. As a result of the Intolerable acts, even more colonists started to turn against the British. Source #1 Source #2 (Source #3](https://www.britannica.com/event/Intolerable-Acts) -
Battles of Lexington & Concord
The Battle of Lexington & Concord happened on April 19, 1775, with the British sending troops to suppress and seize weapons from the colonists. Instead it gave rise to the first battle of the revolutionary war and was considered a military victory for the colonists. [Source #1](battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/lexington-and-concord) [Source #2](nam.ac.uk/explore/battle-lexington-and-concord) [Source #3](history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord) -
Olive Branch Petition Sent to England
On July 5th 1775, The Olive Branch Petition was formed by the Congress and sent to the British as a last attempt to prevent formal war from being declared. The King Refused to read it before declaring the Colonists as traitors and issued more rules to punish them. [Source #1](battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/olive-branch-petition) [Source #2](historyofmassachusetts.org/what-was-the-olive-branch-petition) [Source #3](history.com/this-day-in-history/congress-adopts-olive-branch-petition) -
Articles of Confederation Created
The Articles of Confederation was created on November 15, 1777, it served as America's first constitution, allowing the Congress to gain the power to declare war and manage relations. It helped establish the functions of the National Government of the United States after it declared independence from the British. [Source #1](history.com/topics/early-us/articles-of-confederation) [Source #2](guides.loc.gov/articles-of-confederation) [Source #3](britannica.com/topic/Articles-of-Confederation) -
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Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention took place In may 25, 1787, where officials discussed how America was going to be governed, revising the current. Becoming the first written constitution during the time as well as creating the three major compromises. [Source #1](history.com/this-day-in-history/constitutional-convention-begins) Source #2 Source #3 -
3/5 Compromise Constitution is Ratified.
The 3/5 Compromise Constitution was Ratified in June 6, 1787 between the Northern and Southern States at the United States Constitutional Convention. Three-fifths of the slave population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation, this allowed the southern states to ensure an equal amount of slave states and free states. [Source #1](britannica.com/topic/three-fifths-compromise) Source #2 Source #3 -
Great Compromise
The Great Compromise was created on July 16, 1787, it provided a duel system of congressional representation, The House of Representatives had seats proportional to population, and the Senate all states had the same number of seats. This helped solve the issue of representation, allowing for both equal representation and proportion representation. Source #1 Source #2 Source #3 -
Constitution is Ratified
On June 21, 1788, The Constitution became the official framework of the government of the United States creating fundamental laws and rights for citizens. Creating checks and balances for three Branches, dividing power between federal government and the states, and protects the individual liberties of American citizens. Source #1 Source #2 Source #3 -
Bills of Rights adopted
The Bill of Rights were adopted on November, 15, 1791, and were created to guarantee the civil rights and liberties of citizens like freedom of speech, press, and religion. This allowed the limitation of government power and the protection of individual rights and liberty. Source #1 Source #2 Source #3
