Turning Point Timeline

  • French & Indian War

    French & Indian War

    This increased tensions because this war led to Britain taxing the colonists due to their debt.
  • Proclamation of 1763

    Proclamation of 1763

    This increased tensions because the colonists were not allowed to settle in the land that they fought for.
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    This increased tensions because this enforced the tax on sugar and molasses which made the colonists start boycotting British goods.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    This increased tensions because Britain continued to tax the colonies even after repealing the stamp act.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    This increased tensions because the colonists felt as though it was propaganda to call it a massacre.
  • Tea Act

    Tea Act

    This increased tensions because it forced colonists to buy tea only from the British.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    This increased tensions because it cost Britain $18,000 worth of tea.
  • Intolerable Acts

    Intolerable Acts

    This increased tensions because Britain closed down the Boston harbor and courts.
  • Olive Branch Petition

    Olive Branch Petition

    This increased tensions because the colonists wanted a final attempt at peace, but King George III did not accept the colonists’ conditions.
  • Battles of Lexington & Concord

    Battles of Lexington & Concord

    This increased tensions because it was the shot heard around the world that led to all the colonies wanting to become independent.