American Independence

By JT Moore
  • The House of Burgesses first meets.

    The House of Burgesses first meets.

  • The Pilgrams leave Europe for America in search of freedom.

    The Pilgrams leave Europe for America in search of freedom.

  • Puritains founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

    Puritains founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

  • Parliament passes the Stamp Act.

    Parliament passes the Stamp Act.

  • Parliament puts a tax on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.

    Parliament puts a tax on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.

  • The Boston Massacre takes place.

    The Boston Massacre takes place.

  • Parliament passed the Tea Act.

    Parliament passed the Tea Act.

  • The Boston Tea Party occurs, where about a million dollars in todays money was dropped in the ocean.

    The Boston Tea Party occurs, where about a million dollars in todays money was dropped in the ocean.

  • The first battle of the Revolutionary War happens. (Lexington and Concord)

    The first battle of the Revolutionary War happens. (Lexington and Concord)

  • Congress issued the Declaration of Independence

    Congress issued the Declaration of Independence

  • The US set up a Feudal System.

    The US set up a Feudal System.

  • George Washington is elected the first President of the United States.

    George Washington is elected the first President of the United States.