Revolutionary Timeline

  • French and Indian War

    the war was fought over land wealth; originated in Europe; immigrated to the colonies
  • Proclamation 1763

    Issued by King George lll following Great Britain's acquisition of French territory in North America after the end
    of the French and Indian War/Seven Years War. The attempt to establish a western border of the 13 colonies.
  • Sugar Act

    imposed taxes on sugar, coffee, indigo, and wine
  • Stamp Act

    imposed taxes on all american colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they
    used
  • Quartering Act

    required the colonies to house British soldiers and barracks provided by the colonies
  • Boston Tea party

    colonist opposing tea tax dumped tea into Boston Harbor