Pre-Revolution Timeline

By LaJimmyFragrance
  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

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    French and Indian War

    War fought from 1754 to 1763 in which Britain and its colonies defeated France and its American Indian allies, gaining control of eastern North America
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    One of the acts passed by Parliament that taxed stamps, newspapers, etc. As well as helping cause the Revolutionary War.
  • Townshend Act

    Townshend Act

    A tax act passed by Parliament that taxed glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    The murder of 5 Bostonians as a result of miscommunication from British soldiers during a riot.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    American protest of British goods by throwing tea into the harbor
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress

    The meeting of all of the colonies that discussed boycotts of British goods