American Revolution

By Mario.Torres
  • The French and Indian war

    The French and Indian war

    This event contributed to rising tensions in the colonies by the French & Britain fighting over Ohio River Valley.
  • The Proclamation of 1763

    The Proclamation of 1763

    This event contributed to rising tensions in the colonies by the colonist moving westward into the Appalachian Mountains.
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    This event contributed to rising tensions in the colonies by The King taxing sugar and sugar products.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    This event contributed to rising tensions in the colonies by The King taxing stamps or paper products with stamps.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    This event contributed to rising tensions in the colonies by the Red Coats killing 5 Bostonian men.
  • Tea Act

    Tea Act

    This event contributed to rising tensions in the colonies because the colonist could only buy to from specific companies.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    This event contributed to rising tensions in the colonies by the people at Boston dump many chests of tea into the Boston Harbor.
  • Intolerable Acts

    Intolerable Acts

    This event contributed to rising tensions in the colonies by The king closing the Boston Harbor and limiting colonial town meetings.
  • Battles of Lexington & Concord

    Battles of Lexington & Concord

    This event contributed to rising tensions in the colonies by it being the start of the American War of Independence.
  • Olive Branch Petition

    Olive Branch Petition

    This event contributed to rising tensions in the colonies by it being the last attempt to prevent formal war from being declared but, The King declined the offer.