Road to Revolution

By Haley Braun
  • The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the French and Indian War. Photo Citation:
    Treatyofpariscenter.org,. 'The Treaty Of Paris Center'. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.
  • Proclamation of 1763

    Proclamation of 1763

    King George III signed the Royal Proclamation of 1763 which prohibits American settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. Photo Citation:
    Tm112.community.uaf.edu,. 'Royal Proclamation Of 1763 | TM112'. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    To cover costs and debt from the French and Indian War, Great Britain enacts the Sugar Act, which puts a tax on sugar and molasses. Photo Citation:
    Imgkid.com,. 'Images For > The Sugar Act'. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.
  • Navigation Acts

    Navigation Acts

    These were acts used to control the flow of trade between the American colonists and Great Britain. Photo Citation:
    Landofthebrave.info,. 'Salutary Neglect ***'. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.
  • Currency Act

    Currency Act

    The Currency Act is passed and prohibits the use of paper money in the colonies. Photo Citation:
    Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. 'Paper Bills Of Credit, American Colonies Act 1750 - Bingo For Patriots'. Bingo for Patriots. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.
  • “No Taxation Without Representation”

    “No Taxation Without Representation”

    A colonial slogan created by James Otis. Photo Citation
    Ppta.org.nz,. 'No Taxation Without Representation'. N. p., 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2015.
  • Boycott of British Goods

    Boycott of British Goods

    Colonial merchants start a boycott on British luxury goods. Photo Citation
    TGC - The Gospel Coalition,. 'Should Christians Boycott Boycotting?'. N. p., 2012. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    The British enact a tax on all printed goods. The colonists consider this the first direct tax. Photo Citation
    National Museum of American History,. 'George Washington Drank Hot Chocolate…'. N. p., 2012. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.
  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act

    The Quartering act forces the colonists to house or quarter British soldiers. Photo Citation
    Whenintime.com,. ' Quartering Act '. N. p., 2015. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.
  • Patrick Henry Treason Speech

    Patrick Henry Treason Speech

    Patrick Henry gives “treason” speech in the Virginia House of Burgesses. He says the famous line "Give me Livberty or Give me Death!" Photo Citation
    Landofthebrave.info,. 'Patrick Henry Biography ***'. N. p., 2015. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.
  • Circular Letter

    Circular Letter

    The Massachusetts Assembly issues a letter to the other colonies to try and organize opposition to the Stamp Act. Photo Citation
    ArtiFact :: Free Encyclopedia of Everything Art, Antiques & Collectibles,. 'Buying Antique Books - Artifact :: Free Encyclopedia Of Everything Art, Antiques & Collectibles'. N. p., 2013. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.
  • Boston Sons of Liberty

    Boston Sons of Liberty

    The Sons of Liberty hang an effigy of Andrew Oliver for enforcing the Stamp Act. Photo Citation
    Connecticutsar.org,. 'The Scarlet Standard No.6 | Connecticut Sons Of The American Revolution'. N. p., 2015. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.
  • Stamp Act Congress

    Stamp Act Congress

    The Stamp Act Congress meets in New York City. Photo Citation
    Landofthebrave.info,. 'Stamp Act Congress ***'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Stamp Act Enforced

    Stamp Act Enforced

    The Stamp act goes into effect. Photo Citation
    Learnnc.org,. 'The Stamp Act Crisis In North Carolina - North Carolina Digital History'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Stamp Act Riots

    Stamp Act Riots

    In the Stamp Act ritots in New York City, colonists used violence to intimidate potential tax agents. Photo Citation
    AwesomeStories.com,. 'TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Stamp Act Repealed

    Stamp Act Repealed

    Parliament repeals the Stamp Act. Photo Citation
    Pem.org,. 'PEM | American Art « Collections'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Declatory Act

    Declatory Act

    Shortly after the Stamp Act was repealed, the Declatory Act was passed. Photo Citation
    Whenintime.com,. ' The Declaratory Act 1766 '. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Quartering Act Riots

    Quartering Act Riots

    Colonists in New York refuse to comply with the Quartering Act, creating riots. Photo Citation
    Inc., Pixton. 'Pixton | Comics | Make A Comic Or Storyboard'. Pixton.com. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • NY Assembly Suspension

    NY Assembly Suspension

    The New York Assembly is suspended. Photo Citation
    Omaha Hockey Club,. 'High School Club'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Townshend Acts

    Townshend Acts

    Parliament passes the Townshend Acts which inlcude the New York Restraining Act, Customs Service Reform, and the infamous Townshend Duty Act which places a tax on items not manufactured in the colonies. Photo Citation
    Early American History Through 1865,. 'Townshend Act '. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Boycotts of British Goods

    Boycotts of British Goods

    The Boston Sons of Liberty organize effective boycotts against British goods which decreases trade with Great Britain greatly. Photo Citation
    Quizlet.com,. 'American Revolution Test'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Samuel Adams Circular Letter

    Samuel Adams Circular Letter

    Samuel Adams and James Otis's circular letter opposing the Townshend Acts are sent to other colonial assemblies. Photo Citation
    Oll.libertyfund.org,. 'The Works Of John Adams, Vol. 9 (Letters And State Papers 1799-1811) - Online Library Of Liberty'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • British Warship

    British Warship

    British warship with 50 cannons sails into Boston Harbor trying to protect threatened customs officials. Photo Citation
    Headlinersfoundation.org,. 'How The British War Ships Were Rated | Headliners Foundation Of Texas'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Customs take Hancock's Sloop

    Customs take Hancock's Sloop

    Customs officials take John Hancock's sloop. Photo Citation
    Lcmm.org,. 'History Of Lake Champlain: Revolutionary War'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • British Troops in Boston

    British Troops in Boston

    British troops begin to land in Boston. Photo Citation
    Chronozoom.com,. 'Mgluster - Chronozoom'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Resolves in the House of Burgesses

    Resolves in the House of Burgesses

    Resolves of the House of Burgesses opposing the British policies cause the governor to close down the Virginia legislature. Photo Citation
    Moeller, Philip. '10 Biggest Closed-End Mutual Funds'. US News & World Report. N. p., 2012. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Non-Important Agreements

    Non-Important Agreements

    Non-Important agreements spread throughout Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. Photo Citation
    Bostonteapartyship.com,. 'Boston Non-Importation Agreement | Facts About The American Revolution'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    Colonists are killed in the Boston Massacre leading to the removal of many British troops. Photo Citation
    Celebrateboston.com,. 'Boston Massacre Site'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Townshend Duties Act Repealed

    Townshend Duties Act Repealed

    The Townshend Duties Act is repealed except for the tax on tea. Photo Citation
    Haikudeck.com,. 'Townshend Acts'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Anti-English Committees of Correspondence

    Anti-English Committees of Correspondence

    The Anti-English Committees of Correspondence is formed. Photo Citation
    Bylochacon.com,. 'The American Revolution: Terms'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Committee of Intercolonial Correspondence

    Committee of Intercolonial Correspondence

    The Committee of Intercolonial Correspondenc is formed. Photo Citation
    Ushistoryyears.com,. '1770S | The Year-By-Year History Of American Liberty'. N. p., 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Tea Act

    Tea Act

    The Tea Act goes into effect on May 10, 1773. Photo Citation
    The American Revolution,. 'Tea Act'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Sons of Liberty dress up as Indians and throw crates of tea overboard a ship. Photo Citation
    prezi.com,. 'The Boston Tea Party'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Verbal Attacks Against Ben Franklin.

    Verbal Attacks Against Ben Franklin.

    In London, Lord Alexander Wedderburn verbally attacks Benjamin Franklin saying he deliberately leaked letters to promote riots against the crown. Photo Citation
    Philadelphia-reflections.com,. 'Philadelphia Reflections: Poor Richard Plays Hardball '. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Boston Port Act

    Boston Port Act

    The Boston Port Act, (one of the Intolerable Acts), closed Boston Harbor. Photo Citation
    Haikudeck.com,. 'The Acts Or Laws Of The British - A Haiku Deck By John Lee'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Thomas Gage Replaces Hutchinson

    Thomas Gage Replaces Hutchinson

    Thomas Gage replaces Hutchinson as Royal Governor of Boston and more troops arrive. Photo Citation
    Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - Your Paintings - Lieutenant General Thomas Gage (C.1720–1787), Colonel 22Nd Of Foot'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Quartering Act Revised

    Quartering Act Revised

    More Coercive Acts are passed and the Quartering Act is revised. Photo Citation
    Landofthebrave.info,. 'Massachusetts Government Act Of 1774 ***'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Quebec Intolerable Act

    Quebec Intolerable Act

    The Quebec Intolerable Act increases the boundaries of Canada by giving all land west of the Appalachian Mountains and above the Ohio RIver. Photo Citation
    Haikudeck.com,. 'Intoralable Acts'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • The First Continental Congress

    The First Continental Congress

    The First Continental Congress meets for the first time on September 5, 1774 in Philadelphia. Photo Citation
    Bostonteapartyship.com,. 'Continental Congress | First Continental Congress 1774'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Continental Association

    Continental Association

    The Continental Congress votes for creating the Continental Association to push boycotts against the British. Photo Citation
    TODAY IN HISTORY * OCTOBER 20, 2014: THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS CREATES THE CONTINENTAL ASSOCIATION. 'USS-AMERICA: TODAY IN HISTORY * OCTOBER 20, 2014: THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS CREATES THE CONTINENTAL ASSOCIATION'. Uss-america.blogspot.com. N. p., 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Open Rebellion in Massachusetts

    Open Rebellion in Massachusetts

    Parliament declares Massachusetts is openly rebelling against England. Photo Citation
    Massar.org,. 'Features » Massachusetts Society'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Patrick Henry Delivers "Liberty or Death" Speech

    Patrick Henry Delivers "Liberty or Death" Speech

    Patrick Henry gives his "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech on March 23, 1775. Photo Citation
    Sytereitz.com,. 'Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death - Syte Reitz'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Midnight Ride

    Midnight Ride

    Revere, Cheswell, and Dawes go to warn the Sons of Liberty that "The British are coming!" Photo Citation
    Paulreverehouse.org,. 'The Paul Revere House'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • "Shot heard 'round the world"

    "Shot heard 'round the world"

    The "Shot heard 'round the world" is fired at Lexington and Concord. Photo Citation
    Haikudeck.com,. 'Lexington And Concord - A Haiku Deck By Anibal Enrique Dolmo Lopez'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
  • Second Continental Congress

    Second Continental Congress

    The Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775. Photo Citation
    Haikudeck.com,. 'American Revolution / Constitutional Era- Pre Civil War - A Haiku Deck By Chantel Williams'. N. p., 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.