Significant Events in the American Revolution

French And Indian War(7 years war)

May 13, 1754

War over colonial territory and wealth mainly between the French, American, and British.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

A direct tax on all paper goods.

Stamp Act Congress

Oct 17, 1765

A meeting in New York City, New York that deivsed a plan against the British Stamp Act.

Quarterting Act

Oct 27, 1765

Colonists were forced to house and feed British soldiers.

Townshend Duties

Oct 14, 1767

Created to raise revenue that was to be used to pay judges and governors.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

The slaying of five colonists for an unknown reason.

Tea Act

Oct 14, 1773

Attempt to convince colonists to only purchase tea from the British East India Company.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Colonists, disguised as Indians, dump loads of tea into the Boston Harbor.

Intolerable Acts

Aug 14, 1774

Laws passed by the British to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party.

1st Continental COngress

Sep 5, 1774

Meeting to discuss actions that will be taken due to the Intolerable Acts.