The Revolutionary Republic

Albany Plan

Jul 10, 1754

Benjamin Franklin submitted the Albany Plan in order to gather delegates in Albany, New York. This was accepted by the delgates but rejected by the colonies due to a fear of losing power.

Seven Years War (French and Indian War)

May 18, 1756

British with its allies, its colonies and Native Americans, declared war on the French who were allied by Native Americans due to a struggle for worldwide control of colonial markets and raw materials.

Treaty of Paris

Feb 10, 1763

Ended the Seven Years War granting the British control of Canada, Florida and land east of the Mississippi River while the French were driven out of the North American mainland.

Proclamation of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

Issued by King George III following the conclusion of the Seven Years War. Colonists were not allowed to settle past the Appalachian Mountains in order to avoid any issues with Native Americans already in the area.

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

Tax on sugar, coffee, tea, wine and other imports. Enacted in order to raise revenue for the remaining British soldiers.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

Placed a tax on printed documents such as newspapers.

Quartering Act

May 24, 1765

Colonists had to supply the British Troops with housing.

Stamp Act Congress

Oct 7, 1765

Created in an attempt to unite the colonies together against the Stamp Act. Only 9 colonies attened with Virginia, Georgia, New Hampshire and North Carolina being electing to not attend. Ended up leading to the Declaratory Act.

Repeal of the Stamp Act

Mar 18, 1766

Parliament repealed the Stamp Act due to boycotts and the Stamp Act Congress voicing their anger.

Declaratory Act

Mar 18, 1766

Parliament declares sovereignty over the colonists no matter the case.

Townshend Acts

Jun 26, 1767

Placed taxes on glass, paper and tea.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Confrontation between the colonists and the British troops which led to the deaths of 5 colonists. Paul Revere later turns the incident as propaganda against the British,

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

East India Company granted the right to sell tea directly to Americans.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Led by the Sons of Liberty, colonists diguised as Mohawk Indians threw tea into the Boston Harbor in response to the Tea Act.

Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)

Mar 24, 1774

As a response to the Boston Tea Party Parliament closed to port of Boston and restricted town meetings.

First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

Delegates from each colony except for Georgia met in Philadelphia as a response to the Coercive Acts. Resulted in the colonies boycotting British goods afterwards.

"The Shot Heard Around the World"

Apr 18, 1775

First battle of the American Revolution, fought by the Massachusetts Miltia.

Second Continental Congess

May 10, 1775

Held in Philadelphia with all 13 colonies attending. Appointed George Washington as commanding general of the Continental Army.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense

Jan 10, 1776

Inspired colonists to revolt against the British.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Written by Thomas Jefferson; colonists declared its independence from Great Britain. Stated grievances against King George III.

Articles of Confederationj

Mar 2, 1781

First form of government in America. States had more power than the Central Government. Failed due to this.

Treaty of Paris

Jan 14, 1783

Marks the end to the American Revolution. Removes the British from the United States of America.