American Revolution By 7498 1760 Britain places outrageous taxes on imported goods. Mar 5, 1770 The Boston massacre is a riot between colonist and redcoats. Ends with five dead colonists. Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party: The Sons of Liberty disguise as Native Americans and dump millions of dollars worth of tea into Boston Harbor. 1774 The Continental Congress organizes a boycott against British goods. 1776 Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet "Common Sense", urging colonists to fight for independence. Jul 4, 1776 Continental Congress signs the Declaration of Independence, a document about America's independence. 1777 George Washington leads colonists to victory in the Battle of Saratoga, a turning point in the war. 1781 The British surrender in the Battle of Yorktown. The war is over. 1787 The Constitution is created establishing laws for colonists. 1787 The Constitution is published, dividing government into Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. 1787 The three-fifths compromise is formed, saying that for every five black slaves that vote, it is worth three white male landowner votes. Sep 25, 1789 The Bill of Rights is written guaranteeing individual rights and liberty.
