French and Indian War - Declaration of Independance Alec S. 5

French and Indian War

Jul 4, 1759

9 year long war between Britain and France.

Stamp Act Passed

Jul 4, 1765

Britain made a tax on all printed documents, but the colonists refused to pay.

The Boston Massacre

Jul 4, 1770

Innocest settlers mocked Redcoats, but Redcoats murdered them.

Boston Tea Party

Jul 4, 1773

Colonists dressed as indians dumped British tea from British ships into the harbor.

First Continental Congress

Jul 4, 1774

Representatives from all colonies had a meeting about the British.

Paul Revere's Ride

Jul 4, 1775

Paul Revere rode his horse, warning settlers of the Redcoat attack.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jul 24, 1775

Patriots and Redcoats fought over the fort on Breed's Hill.

Common Sense Published

Jul 4, 1776

Thomas Paine wrote an article that talked about getting our independance.

Declaration of Independance

Jul 24, 1776

Thomas Jefferson wrote our official document of freedom.