Causes of the Revolution

Stamps act passed

May 3, 1765

This act was one of the first Quartering acts passed by the British Parliament.

Stamp Act repealed

Jun 15, 1766

The Stamp Act was repealed after getting 200 votes to get rid of it.

Townshend Act passed

Jun 15, 1767

This act was to earn more money for the colonists by putting tax on goods.

Colonists respond with boycott

Dec 2, 1767

The colonists respond to the Townshend act with a boycott

British In Boston

Sep 25, 1768

4,000 Bristish Troops land in Boston.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Death to Boston due to 300-400 British Troops.

Cutter Gaspee Burned

Oct 15, 1772

The ship Cutter Gaspee is burned down.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

The Boston Tea Party was held in the old south meeting house.

First Continental Congress Meets

Sep 5, 1774

This meeting was held to agree on non-importion.

Coercive Acts Passed

Oct 15, 1774

This act was a response to the Boston Tea Party.