Events Leading to the American Revolution

French and Indian War Begins

Jan 1, 1754

French and Indian War

French and Indian War Ends

Jan 1, 1763

French and Indian War

Parliament passed the Sugar Act

Jan 1, 1764

Sugar Act

Parliament Passed the Stamp Act

Jan 1, 1765

Stamp Act

Stamp Act Congress

Oct 1, 1765

Stamp Act Congress

Parliament Passed the Townshend Acts

Jan 1, 1767

Townshend Act

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Boston Massacre

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Boston Tea Party

Shot Heard Round the World

Apr 18, 1775

Shot Heard Round the World

Declaration of Independence Signed

Jul 4, 1776

Declaration of Independence