American Revolution Timeline

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  • Proclamation of 1763

    The end of the French and Indian War

  • The Stamp Act

    An act for granting and applying certain stamp duties, and other duties, in the British colonies and plantations in America

  • Patrick Henry's Speech

    "If this be treason, make the most of it!"

  • The Declatory Act

    An act for the better securing the dependency of his Majesty's dominions in America upon the crown and parliament of Great Britain.

  • The Boston Massacre

    A street fight that occurred between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers.

  • The Tea Act

    The Tea Act, passed by Parliament, would launch the final spark to the revolutionary movement in Boston.

  • The Boston Tea Party

    Twon's people in Boston dumped 342 cases of tea into the water.

  • Patrick Henry's Speech

    "Give me liberty or give me death!"

  • George Washington

    Named Commander in Chief

  • The Virginia Declaration of Rights

    A declaration of rights made by the representatives of the people of Virginia, assembled in full and free convention; which rights do pertain to them and their posterity, as the basis and foundation of government.

  • Congress Adopts

    Congress Adopts The Declaration of Independence; its sent to the printer

  • Declaration of Independence is read Publicly

  • Delegates Sign

    Delegates begin to sign The Declaration of Independence

  • French Alliance - US & France

    The United States and France sign the French Alliance

  • US Constitution Signed