The american revolution

Lesson 1.5 The American Revolution

By breannamcdonnell
  • 1764 Sugar Act

    1764 Sugar Act

    Parliament put taxes on Sugars, Wines, Coffee, Pimiento, Printed Calico, and it equalized the buying of iron and lumber.

  • 1765 The Declaration is written.

    Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence and The Colonies declare independence
  • 1773 Tea Act

    1773 Tea Act

    The Colonist could only buy their Tea Directly from the British.
  • 1774 The Intolerable Acts

    1774 The Intolerable Acts

    Britain passes the Intolerable Acts in response to the Boston Tea Party.
  • Common Sense is published

    Common Sense is published

    Common sense challenges authority of the British Government and the Royal monarchy.
  • 1781 Battle of York Town

    1781 Battle of York Town

    Cornwallis surrenders to Washington after America wins the Battle of Yorktown. Last battle of the Revolutionary War.
  • 1783 Treaty of Paris

    1783 Treaty of Paris

    Ended the American Revolution
  • 1787 Articles of Confederation

    1787 Articles of Confederation

    Set up a government with a law that each state had one vote.