American revolution timeline

By Alayna1804
  • The sugar act

    The sugar act

    The first British tax put on the American colonies. They placed a tax on sugar and other imports from non-British colonies.
  • The stamp act

    The stamp act

    King George the third wants to force all Americans to be obedient so he passes the coercive acts.
  • First continental congress

    First continental congress

    Since king George the 3rd passes all the coercive acts the Americans rebelled by organizing the first continental congress in Philadelphia. At the congress they asked everyone to fight.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence

    Created by Thomas Jefferson establishes the United States as an Independent nation. They met in Philadelphia.
  • The battle of Saratoga

    The battle of Saratoga

    Colonists defeat British Troops. It was the turning point in the war.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown

    Americans and French trap general cornwallis’s army At Yorktown Virginia
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Benjamin Franklin was chief negotiater. The territory was way larger than thirteen colonies was also acquired.
  • Constitutional convention

    Constitutional convention

    Delegates met in Philadelphia to revise the articles of confederation. Delegates planned for an entirely new government.