American Revolution

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Helped spark the war.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

A protest by the American colonists against Britain in which they destroyed many crates of tea on ships in Boston Harbor

Intolerable Acts

Mar 30, 1774

A series of laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774

First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

Representatives met to discuss if it was time to fight for independence from Britain.

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

“Shot heard round the world” – first battle that officially started the war – do not know which side fired first

Second Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

Congress met and drafted the Olive Branch Petition, an appeal to King George to solve problems peacefully…..the King refused

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

13 colonies were now 13 independent states. Freedom!