American Revolution Era - Peter Neubacher

  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

    Went on for 9 years but is called the seven year war, it was the final colonial war
  • Proclamation of 1763

    Proclamation of 1763

    End of the French and Indian war. Used to calm the fear of the indians
  • The Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act

    Tax on Sugar and Molasses
  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act

    First government attempt to assert government authority of colonies.
  • The Declaratory Act

    The Declaratory Act

    An act stating that great Britain has all authority of the colonies.
  • The Townsend Revenue Act

    The Townsend Revenue Act

    Taxes on glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and tea were applied with the design of raising £40,000 a year for the administration of the colonies.
  • Boston Non-importation Agreement

    Boston Non-importation Agreement

    Act making colonist unable to import goods and pay taxes
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    Colonist riot against British soldiers and the British soldier fire at a crowed and kill five people.
  • The Gaspee Affair

    The Gaspee Affair

    A ship called the gaspee was baited into shallow waters and attacked
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    The colonist throw tea boxes into the water because of the anger the taxes have given them
  • The Association

    The Association

    The prohibition of trade with Britain
  • The Galloway's Plan

    The Galloway's Plan

    The first order of business for the first continental congress
  • The Second Continental Congress

    The Second Continental Congress

    The second continental congress was a convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies
  • George Washington

    George Washington

    George Washington is named the commander in chief
  • U.S Constitution

    U.S Constitution

    The U.S Constitution is signed