Broad stripes and broad stars

American Revolution by Emily G.

  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War
    It was basicslly the beginning of the American Revolution
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    This tax was passed without the consent of the colonies, which sparked the revolt
  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act
    This was one of the many acts passed that colonists thought were unfair that helped lead to the American Revolution. They even prohibited it in the 3rd ammendment
  • Stamp Act Congress

    Stamp Act Congress
    It was the firs attempt at colonial unity against the British
  • Townshend Duties

    Townshend Duties
    It was an attempt to appease colonists by the British so that they would remain loyal to them, and basically put them in their place. Met with much protest in the colonies
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    It increased tensions between colonists and redcoats, and would eventually lead to armed rebellion
  • Tea Act

    Tea Act
    Lead to the Boston Tea Party
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Lead to the Intolerable Acts
  • Intolerable Acts

    Intolerable Acts
    Lead to the 1st Continental Congress
  • 1st Continental Congress

    1st Continental Congress
    It was the first time the colonies acted as a unified country. It was also basically the first government