Revolution

American Revolution Timeline

By Jessica .W Lord
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    1764- Sugar Act, the taxing of sugar and coffee.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    1765- Stamped Act, the taxing of news papers and commercial documents.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    1770- Boston Massacre, an incident where British soldiers fired at American colonists.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    1773- Boston Tea Party, a group of drunken colonists dress up as Native Americans and pour bunches of tea into the sea.
  • The Battle of Lexington & Concord

    The Battle of Lexington & Concord

    1775- The Battle of Lexington & Concord, considered the first battle of the American Revolution.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    1776- Declaration of Independence, a document that reflects several ideas from John Locke.