American Revolution

By maddie_dreamer00
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    Tax on sugar and coffee
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    Tax on all paper products/goods
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    When British soldiers opened fire on protesters in Boston
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    Protesters dumped tea in the river
  • The Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Known as the American Revolution
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Reflects the ideas of John Locke
    Government's duty to protect the people's natural rights
    People have the right to alter or abolish unjust governments
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    American troops defeated the British
  • British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia

    British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia

  • Ratification of the constitution

    Ratification of the constitution

    Social contract
    Seperation of powers