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Sugar Act Enforced
Although it reduced the tax on molasses, the Sugar Act was strictly enforced, so colonist ended up paying more taxes. -
Sons of Liberty Born
Those who opposed the British taxes called themselves “Patriots” and the Sons of Liberty was born with Sam Adams as its leader. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was the tax on printed items was the first direct tax on the colonists. It added a fee to printed materials such as legal documents and newspapers. -
The Quartering Act
Following the French and Indian War, Britain maintained a standing army in the colonies. The Quartering Act required colonial assemblies to house and provision soldiers -
Big Mob (Sons Of Liberty)
A Mob led by the Sons of Liberty tore down the office and damaged the house of the stamp collector. -
The Declartory Act
The Declatory Act repealed the Stamp Act but asserted Parliament’s right to rule the colonies as saw fit. -
The Townsend Acts
Import taxes on a variety of goods were collected to support royal officials in the colonies, removing the responsibility from the colonial assemblies. The Townsend Acts were so unpopular that all the taxes were repealed, except the one on tea. -
The Boston Massacre
A group of colonist hurled snowballs and rocks at British soldiers guarding the Customs House. The soldiers fired into the crowd, killing five colonists. -
Tea Act
The Tea Act was created to save the East India Tea Company. Although it lowered the price of tea, it
gave the company a monopoly and threatened the business of colonial importers. -
Boston Tea Party
Boston Patriots dressed as Indians, boarded three British ships laden with tea and Dumped the tea into the harbor. -
The Intolerable Acts put in motion
The Intolerable Act officially called the Coercive Acts, these laws were meant to force Massachusetts pay for the tea destroyed in the Boston Tea Party. The laws closed Boston Harbor and forced colonists to house British soldiers in their homes. Colonists weren't happy about this motion. -
First Continental Congress Meets
The Congress agrees to boycott British goods. The king calls them rebels. -
Olivie Branch Sent
Congress sends an “Olive Branch” to King George III. He rejected the petition and sent more troops to Boston. Olive Branch is the last resort to avoid an all out war between the colonies and Britain. -
Virginia House of Burgesses (Henry's Speech)
Patrick Henry, gives his most famous speech, in the Virginia House of Burgesses. “Give me Liberty or give me Death”. HE gave the speech in efforts to take action against British rule. -
Lexington and Concord
The battles at Lexington and Concord occurred. The first American Revolution. Tons of bloodshed and men of every age was drafted tov serve against the British. -
Second Continential Congress meets
Second Continental Congress meets. Congress names George Washington commander of Continental Army. Washington expresses his concerns about leading in the battles to come. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
First major fighting battle. This battle shows the British we could fight in battle. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense. Written pamphlet that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation. -
Declaration of Independence approved
Being drafted by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence was approved. Making July fourth to be celebrated as The day to be known as being separated from British Ruling. -
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Winter 1777-1778
Baron Von Steuben trains the Continental Army at Valley Forge, Pennsylvanian. -
Battle of Saratoga
The patriots win the battle in Saratoga. A turning point for the war. Colonies got a navy from the French after making an alliance. -
Alliance with France and America
France signs an alliance with the United States. -
Charlestown Battle
General Clinton captures 3000 Patriot soldiers as he takes Charlestown, South Carolina. -
Cornwallis is caught.
General Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown. He is known to be the biggest traitor to the colonies. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris is signed ending the war.
