TimeLine Of the Revolutionary Era

By CyanTitan

  • Beginning of the French and Indian war

    In 1754 the English and the French began fighting at fort nessecity and the war carried over from Europe to the Americas.
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    Wars and Documents

    Gives Who's When's Where's Why's Casues and Effects of wars and documents in the revolutionary era of the United States.

  • Treaty of Paris 1763

    After many years the English won and signed the treaty of paris with France in the year 1763. As a result the French gave up much land west of the appalacians whivh we were not allowed to move onto because of the proclaimation line.

  • Sugar Act

    There was the first tax on the colonists to pay for the 7 years war. this tax was on molassess and sugarcane.

  • Stamp Act

    There was a Tax on paper, stamps, and legal documents.

  • Townshend Acts

    The townshend acts taxed against lead, glass, paints, paper, and tea.

  • Tea Act

    This was a tax on tea from Britain, the fourth tax put into play and later removed/replaced.

  • Intolerable acts

    The Intolerable acts closed Boston Harbor, changed Massachusetes government, Colonists getting accussed over seas, and the quartering act.

  • Revolutionary War Start

    The beginning of the end of the days of the English colonies.

  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The battle of Lexington is the first battle of the Revolutionary war.

  • Declaration of Independence is signed

    In Continental Congress they decided that the list of greivences was too much and that they, the united colonies, should separate themselves from the English government. This signing is still celebrated today as Independence day.

  • Battle of Trenton

    In Delaware, General Washington crosses over the river to a Hessian camp. He wins the battle easily, toking 900+ hessians lives or keeping them prisoner.

  • Battle of Saratoga

    The turning point in the war. At this point LAFEYYETTE, decides to help america win their war.

  • Battle of Yorktown

    This is the final battle in the Revolutionary war before the treaty of paris is signed.

  • Treaty of Paris 1783

    The treaty is signed an the United States are treated as their own country then on.