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The Colonies Unite
1754- the Albany Congress Proposes that the Colonies unite. 1765- The Stamp Act is passed. 1770- Five colonists are killed by the British at the boston Massacre. 1773- The Tea Act is passed. Colonists resond with the Boston Tea Party. -
Boycott
British troops in Boston Fired on a jeering crowd, killing five, in what came to be known as the Boston Massacre -
The Boston Tea Party
a group of men disguised as Native Americans, boarded three tea ships in boston harbor. this is important because the tax on tea was to high and this sent a message out that it was. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
the "shot heard round the world" had been fired. -
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Second Continental Congress
the british government continued to refuse to compromis, let alone reverse, its colonial policies! -
First Continental Congress
delegates from every colony except Georgia ment in Philadelphia -
Meeting Adjourned
a call for a second congress to be convened the following May! -
Second Continental congress
the second congress meeting met. by then, the revolution had begun. -
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Drafting State Constitutions
most of the states adopted written constitutions. -
The First State Constitutions
New Hamshire adopted a constitution to replace its royal charter. South Carolina followed three months after. -
The Final Break Came
the delegates agreed to lee's resolution- but only after the debate, for many of the delegates had serious doubts about the wisdom of a complete separation from England. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence, proclaiming to existence of the New Nation. i think this is important because this was the solid evidence that the states were a new nation. -
Articles of Confederation
the article went into effect. during the time, the second continental congress fought a war, raised armies and a navy, burrowed funds,brought supples. created a money system, and made treaties.
