Revolutionary War

Sugar Act

Apr 15, 1764

Taxes were put on sugar and molasses.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

Taxes were put on stamps or seals when paper items were purchased.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

A street fight between British and Patriots that left 5 Americans dead.

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

Allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to colonists.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Colonists disguised as Indians snuck onto 3 tea-filled shops and dumped over 340 tea chests into the Boston Harbor.

Intolerable Acts

May 14, 1774

1. Boston Harbor was closed.
2. Massachusetts charter was canceled.
3. Royal officials accused of crimes were sent to Britain for trial.
4. Colonists required to house British soldiers.
5. Quebec Act gave a large amount of land to the colony of Quebec.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

British drive the Americans for Breed's Hill. British won

Battle of Trenton

Dec 26, 1776

American soldiers took more than 900 prisoners. Important Patriot Victory

Battle of Brandywine Creek

Sep 11, 1777

The largest engagement of the Revolutionary war between the Continental Army and British forces. British won

Battle of The Clouds

Sep 16, 1777

A battle after the Battle of Brandywine Creek that was canceled due to rain. Obviously no winner

Battle of Germantown

Oct 2, 1777

A plan of attack on Howe's troops in Germantown. British win

Battle of Saratoga

Oct 17, 1777

Turning of Revolutionary War. France and Spain joined the Patriots. Supplied with soldiers and ships. Patriots won