French and Indian War-Declaration of Independece-Hannah S.-6

French and Indian War

Period: Jul 4, 1754 to Jul 4, 1763

The War between the French and British.

The Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

Colonists are taxed on certain objects.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

British open fired into a crowd of Colonists.

Boston Tea Party

Jul 4, 1773

Colonists threw British tea into the ocean.

Continental Congress is Formed

Sep 5, 1774

Representatives meet for the first time.

Paul Revere's Ride

Apr 4, 1775

Paul Revere warns Colonists the British were coming.

Common Sense is Published.

Feb 14, 1776

Pamphlet encouraging Colonists to turn against the British.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Colonists delcared independence from Britain.