The American Revolution

Signing the Treaty of Paris

Feb 10, 1763

This ended the French and Indiad War in North America. The war was between Great Britain and France. The treaty stated that France gave up all of its territories.

The Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

The Sugar Act was a time when tax was dropped from sugar and molasses. This was enforced by Parliament.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

The Stamp Act required colonists to pay tax for printed paper. The paper could be legal doucments or even newspapers, it all required the tax

Quartering Act

May 15, 1765

The Quartering Act was used to provide british soldiers with homes while they were on the move. If homes did not have enough room than the soldiers stayed in inns in the town.

Virginian Resolution

May 30, 1765

The Virginian Resolution was the process of resolving problems which Virginia faced after the Stamp Act.

The Sons of Liberty

Aug 14, 1765

This group was formed secretly, they opposed the Stamp Act. The group tried to fight back against the act.

Stamp Act Congress

Oct 7, 1765

A common saying of the Stamp Act Congress was, "No taxation without representation". This was led by James Otis.

Townshend Duties

Jun 29, 1767

Extra money was added to tea, glass, lead and paper. The money was used to help pay for administration of colonies.

Seized Hancock

Jun 10, 1768

Hancock had his ships seized and charges were added to his cargo on the ships.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

The Boston Massacre was fighting between british toops and colonists. The fighting began as colonists threw snowballs and the british.

The Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Cartons of tea were dumped into the Boston Harbor by Patriots because of the taxes added to tea.

The Intolerable Acts

May 1, 1774

This occured after the Boston Tea Party, self government and judicial independence was taken away from Massachusetts.

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

This battle started the Revolutionary War.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

This was a battle between the British and the Americans, the Americans were defeated by the British.

The Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

This gave all Americans their independence.

Battle of Princeton

Jan 2, 1777

This was a turning point on the Revolutionary War, because Washington proved that they could win wars.

Articles of Confederation

Nov 15, 1777

The Articles of Confederation were brought to the United States by the Congress. They state that the Congress is the national government.

Battle of Monmouth

Jun 27, 1778

The battle occured in New Jersey against Washington's and Clinton's troops.

Battle of the Capes

Sep 5, 1781

This took place near Chesapeake Bay and assured the winning of independence from Great Britain for the Americas.

Battle against Charleston

Aug 27, 1782

Briitsh regulars and Loyalists try to defeat Charleston, commander John Laurens is killed in the process.

Works Cited

Dec 15, 1785

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"Battle of Princeton, 1777: Orange Key Virtual Tour of Princeton University." Battle of Princeton, 1777: Orange Key Virtual Tour of Princeton University. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2013.
"Battles of Lexington and Concord." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 13 Dec. 2013.

Works Cited

Dec 15, 1785

"The History Place - American Revolution: Prelude to Revolution." The History Place - American Revolution: Prelude to Revolution. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2013.
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"Parliament Passes the Quartering Act." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2013.
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