Revolution Timeline

  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act
    Changed momentum when enforced tax on molasses caused the almost immediate decline in the rum industry in the colonies.
  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act
    This changed momentum when colonial assemblies required to pay for supplies to British garrisons.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre
    Changed momentum when British troops starting shooting American colonists and many people were murdered. The Bristish troops won this awful event against the Americans because more Americans were dead.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Changed momentum when tea was dumped into Boston Harbour by Mohawk Indians.
  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord
    This changed momentum when Paul Revere had warned the British troops and minutemen that war was going to happen and it did on this day. The British Troops won the battle.
  • Bunker Hill

    Bunker Hill
    The Bristish defeated the Americans in the Bunker Hill. It also boosted and gave the army's morale even though they lost the battle.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence
    This helped build momentum for americans because they gained independence and this day is now a holiday in which we celebrate our independence,
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    This changed momentum when King George the 3rd of Great Britian and representatives of the U.S. ended the america revolutionary war.