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Stamp Act
Parliament establishes the Stamp Act, and introduced it to the colonists. -
Stamp Act Repealed
After a long month of protest against the stamp act, Benjamin Franklin repealed the Stamp Act as well as the Parliament voted to repeal it. -
Boston Massacre
A street fight between the Patriots and the British that led to a bloody battle. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists dumped tea from British ships due to rebellion against paying taxes. -
Battle At Lexington and Concord
A fight between the British and the Patriots which started the tension towards the Revolutionary War. -
Beginning of Revolutionary War
The start of the war between Britian and America. (result of battle at lexington and concord) -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was approved; America claimed its freedom from England. -
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation created to establish the functions of the national government. -
End of War
Treaty of Paris ends revolutionary war -
US Constitution
The US Constitution was ratified by 9 of the 13 states.
