Causes of the American Revolution

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  • Sugar Act

    The "American Revenue Act" or "American Duties Act" passed by Parliament.

  • Stamp Act

    Imposed more taxes on the colonies.

  • Sons of Liberty Formed

    The political group, the Sons of Liberty, was formed by patriots.

  • Townshend Revenue Acts

    Named for Charles Toenshend, the acts were passed to raise revenue in the colonies in order to pay the salaries for governors and judges.

  • Boston Massacre

    British troops fire on a mob in Boston and create great unrest in the colonies.

  • Tea Act

    Tax placed on British tea in the colonies.

  • Boston Tea Party

    Revolutionaries dump millions of dollars worth of tea into the Boston harbor in response to the Tea Act.

  • First Continental Congress

    The first Continental congress is held in Philadelphia.

  • Second Continental Congress

    Second meeting held in Philadelphia.

  • Washington named commander-in-chief

  • Declaration of Independence

    Congress declares independence on behalf of the American colonies.