Events Leading to The American Revolution-BR

Proclamation Line of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

A law written off by Britain that separated the colonists from the Native Americans by putting the Natives on the other side of the Apalachin mountains and prohibited the colonists from going onto their land.

The Tea Act

May 10, 1773

A forced law passed by Britain that made the Colonies only buy tea from the British East Indian tea company.

First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

A meeting between 55 delegates in Philadelphia discussing how the colonies would handle the Intolerable Acts

Common Sense

Jan 10, 1776

An article published by Thomas Paine that attacked King Henry the 3rd saying that Parliament cant do anything without the kings support.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

A document stating that the 13 colonies were dependent from Britain and had their independence that was based off the ideas of John Locke.