Road to Revolution

The Treaty of Paris

Feb 10, 1763

The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the French and Indian War. Photo Citation:
Treatyofpariscenter.org,. 'The Treaty Of Paris Center'. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.

Proclamation of 1763

Oct 1, 1763

King George III signed the Royal Proclamation of 1763 which prohibits American settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. Photo Citation:
Tm112.community.uaf.edu,. 'Royal Proclamation Of 1763 | TM112'. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

To cover costs and debt from the French and Indian War, Great Britain enacts the Sugar Act, which puts a tax on sugar and molasses. Photo Citation:
Imgkid.com,. 'Images For > The Sugar Act'. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.

Navigation Acts

Apr 6, 1764

These were acts used to control the flow of trade between the American colonists and Great Britain. Photo Citation:
Landofthebrave.info,. 'Salutary Neglect ***'. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.

Currency Act

Apr 19, 1764

The Currency Act is passed and prohibits the use of paper money in the colonies. Photo Citation:
Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. 'Paper Bills Of Credit, American Colonies Act 1750 - Bingo For Patriots'. Bingo for Patriots. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.

“No Taxation Without Representation”

May 7, 1764

A colonial slogan created by James Otis. Photo Citation
Ppta.org.nz,. 'No Taxation Without Representation'. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.

Boycott of British Goods

Aug 21, 1764

Colonial merchants start a boycott on British luxury goods. Photo Citation
TGC - The Gospel Coalition,. 'Should Christians Boycott Boycotting?'. N. p., 2012. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.

Stamp Act

Mar 24, 1765

The British enact a tax on all printed goods. The colonists consider this the first direct tax. Photo Citation
National Museum of American History,. 'George Washington Drank Hot Chocolate…'. N. p., 2012. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.

Quartering Act

May 10, 1765

The Quartering act forces the colonists to house or quarter British soldiers. Photo Citation
Whenintime.com,. ' Quartering Act '. N. p., 2015. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.

Patrick Henry Treason Speech

May 26, 1765

Patrick Henry gives “treason” speech in the Virginia House of Burgesses. He says the famous line "Give me Livberty or Give me Death!" Photo Citation
Landofthebrave.info,. 'Patrick Henry Biography ***'. N. p., 2015. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.

Circular Letter

Jun 20, 1765

The Massachusetts Assembly issues a letter to the other colonies to try and organize opposition to the Stamp Act. Photo Citation
ArtiFact :: Free Encyclopedia of Everything Art, Antiques & Collectibles,. 'Buying Antique Books - Artifact :: Free Encyclopedia Of Everything Art, Antiques & Collectibles'. N. p., 2013. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.

Boston Sons of Liberty

Aug 14, 1765

The Sons of Liberty hang an effigy of Andrew Oliver for enforcing the Stamp Act. Photo Citation
Connecticutsar.org,. 'The Scarlet Standard No.6 | Connecticut Sons Of The American Revolution'. N. p., 2015. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.

Stamp Act Congress

Oct 7, 1765

The Stamp Act Congress meets in New York City. Photo Citation
Landofthebrave.info,. 'Stamp Act Congress ***'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Stamp Act Enforced

Nov 1, 1765

The Stamp act goes into effect. Photo Citation
Learnnc.org,. 'The Stamp Act Crisis In North Carolina - North Carolina Digital History'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Stamp Act Riots

Nov 15, 1765

In the Stamp Act ritots in New York City, colonists used violence to intimidate potential tax agents. Photo Citation
AwesomeStories.com,. 'TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Stamp Act Repealed

Mar 17, 1766

Parliament repeals the Stamp Act. Photo Citation
Pem.org,. 'PEM | American Art « Collections'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Declatory Act

Mar 18, 1766

Shortly after the Stamp Act was repealed, the Declatory Act was passed. Photo Citation
Whenintime.com,. ' The Declaratory Act 1766 '. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Quartering Act Riots

Aug 15, 1766

Colonists in New York refuse to comply with the Quartering Act, creating riots. Photo Citation
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NY Assembly Suspension

Dec 14, 1766

The New York Assembly is suspended. Photo Citation
Omaha Hockey Club,. 'High School Club'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Townshend Acts

Jun 15, 1767

Parliament passes the Townshend Acts which inlcude the New York Restraining Act, Customs Service Reform, and the infamous Townshend Duty Act which places a tax on items not manufactured in the colonies. Photo Citation
Early American History Through 1865,. 'Townshend Act '. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Boycotts of British Goods

Oct 15, 1767

The Boston Sons of Liberty organize effective boycotts against British goods which decreases trade with Great Britain greatly. Photo Citation
Quizlet.com,. 'American Revolution Test'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Samuel Adams Circular Letter

Feb 11, 1768

Samuel Adams and James Otis's circular letter opposing the Townshend Acts are sent to other colonial assemblies. Photo Citation
Oll.libertyfund.org,. 'The Works Of John Adams, Vol. 9 (Letters And State Papers 1799-1811) - Online Library Of Liberty'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

British Warship

May 15, 1768

British warship with 50 cannons sails into Boston Harbor trying to protect threatened customs officials. Photo Citation
Headlinersfoundation.org,. 'How The British War Ships Were Rated | Headliners Foundation Of Texas'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Customs take Hancock's Sloop

Jun 10, 1768

Customs officials take John Hancock's sloop. Photo Citation
Lcmm.org,. 'History Of Lake Champlain: Revolutionary War'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

British Troops in Boston

Oct 1, 1768

British troops begin to land in Boston. Photo Citation
Chronozoom.com,. 'Mgluster - Chronozoom'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Resolves in the House of Burgesses

May 16, 1769

Resolves of the House of Burgesses opposing the British policies cause the governor to close down the Virginia legislature. Photo Citation
Moeller, Philip. '10 Biggest Closed-End Mutual Funds'. US News & World Report. N. p., 2012. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Non-Important Agreements

May 25, 1769

Non-Important agreements spread throughout Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. Photo Citation
Bostonteapartyship.com,. 'Boston Non-Importation Agreement | Facts About The American Revolution'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Colonists are killed in the Boston Massacre leading to the removal of many British troops. Photo Citation
Celebrateboston.com,. 'Boston Massacre Site'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Townshend Duties Act Repealed

Apr 12, 1770

The Townshend Duties Act is repealed except for the tax on tea. Photo Citation
Haikudeck.com,. 'Townshend Acts'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Anti-English Committees of Correspondence

Nov 2, 1772

The Anti-English Committees of Correspondence is formed. Photo Citation
Bylochacon.com,. 'The American Revolution: Terms'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Committee of Intercolonial Correspondence

Mar 15, 1773

The Committee of Intercolonial Correspondenc is formed. Photo Citation
Ushistoryyears.com,. '1770S | The Year-By-Year History Of American Liberty'. N. p., 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

The Tea Act goes into effect on May 10, 1773. Photo Citation
The American Revolution,. 'Tea Act'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

The Boston Sons of Liberty dress up as Indians and throw crates of tea overboard a ship. Photo Citation
prezi.com,. 'The Boston Tea Party'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Verbal Attacks Against Ben Franklin.

Jan 29, 1774

In London, Lord Alexander Wedderburn verbally attacks Benjamin Franklin saying he deliberately leaked letters to promote riots against the crown. Photo Citation
Philadelphia-reflections.com,. 'Philadelphia Reflections: Poor Richard Plays Hardball '. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Boston Port Act

Mar 31, 1774

The Boston Port Act, (one of the Intolerable Acts), closed Boston Harbor. Photo Citation
Haikudeck.com,. 'The Acts Or Laws Of The British - A Haiku Deck By John Lee'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Thomas Gage Replaces Hutchinson

May 13, 1774

Thomas Gage replaces Hutchinson as Royal Governor of Boston and more troops arrive. Photo Citation
Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - Your Paintings - Lieutenant General Thomas Gage (C.1720–1787), Colonel 22Nd Of Foot'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Quartering Act Revised

Jun 2, 1774

More Coercive Acts are passed and the Quartering Act is revised. Photo Citation
Landofthebrave.info,. 'Massachusetts Government Act Of 1774 ***'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Quebec Intolerable Act

Jun 22, 1774

The Quebec Intolerable Act increases the boundaries of Canada by giving all land west of the Appalachian Mountains and above the Ohio RIver. Photo Citation
Haikudeck.com,. 'Intoralable Acts'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

The First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

The First Continental Congress meets for the first time on September 5, 1774 in Philadelphia. Photo Citation
Bostonteapartyship.com,. 'Continental Congress | First Continental Congress 1774'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Continental Association

Oct 20, 1774

The Continental Congress votes for creating the Continental Association to push boycotts against the British. Photo Citation
TODAY IN HISTORY * OCTOBER 20, 2014: THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS CREATES THE CONTINENTAL ASSOCIATION. 'USS-AMERICA: TODAY IN HISTORY * OCTOBER 20, 2014: THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS CREATES THE CONTINENTAL ASSOCIATION'. Uss-america.blogspot.com. N. p., 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Open Rebellion in Massachusetts

Feb 9, 1775

Parliament declares Massachusetts is openly rebelling against England. Photo Citation
Massar.org,. 'Features » Massachusetts Society'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Patrick Henry Delivers "Liberty or Death" Speech

Mar 23, 1775

Patrick Henry gives his "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech on March 23, 1775. Photo Citation
Sytereitz.com,. 'Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death - Syte Reitz'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Midnight Ride

Apr 18, 1775

Revere, Cheswell, and Dawes go to warn the Sons of Liberty that "The British are coming!" Photo Citation
Paulreverehouse.org,. 'The Paul Revere House'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

"Shot heard 'round the world"

Apr 19, 1775

The "Shot heard 'round the world" is fired at Lexington and Concord. Photo Citation
Haikudeck.com,. 'Lexington And Concord - A Haiku Deck By Anibal Enrique Dolmo Lopez'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.

Second Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

The Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775. Photo Citation
Haikudeck.com,. 'American Revolution / Constitutional Era- Pre Civil War - A Haiku Deck By Chantel Williams'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.