Surrender of lord cornwallis canvas john laurens 1820

American revolution

  • The sugar act

    The sugar act

    Parliament will pass the Sugar Act in 1764 to tax Colonists to help them pay these costs.
  • The stamp act

    The stamp act

    Stamp Act Congress Formed and declared tax a violation of Colonial Rights
    Repealed in 1766
  • Townshend

    Townshend

    Colonists boycotted British goods.
    Sons of Liberty attacked Houses of customs officials
    British troops sent in 1768
  • Boston    Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    A Crowd gathered in Boston after a British Soldier struck a colonist on March 5, 1770.
  • Tea tax

    Tea tax

    Colonial Merchants smuggled tea to avoid paying the British Tea tax
    Parliament passed the TEA ACT in 1773
  • Tea act

    Tea act

    On December 17, 1773, colonists disguised as Native Americans attacked British tea ships and threw the tea overboard
  • intolerable act

    intolerable act

    Passed by the British in response to the Boston Tea Party, they blockaded Boston Harbor and refused to let goods into the city until the colonists repaid Britain for the lost tea. These acts also banned committees of correspondence.
  • first continental congress

    first continental congress

    Delegates from 12 of the Colonies, Georgia did not come, met to try to work out a peaceful resolution with the King of Britain. They were upset with the Various Acts and Taxes they were being forced to pay and felt were unfair.
  • the battle of concord

    the battle of concord

    The British Arrive in Concord to attempt to seize the Colonists Weapons. When they arrive the weapons have been hidden. So the British set fire to buildings and the Colonists charge them forcing them to retreat.
  • battle of lexington

    battle of lexington

    First Battle of the American Revolution, where the Minute Men were told not to Fire Unless fired upon.