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Stamp Act
An act proposed by the Parliament of Great Britain that imposed a direct tax on the thirteen colonies. This act required printed materials in the colonies to be produced on stamped paper made in London. -
Boston Massacre
A confrontation between local colonists and the British militia. British Army soldiers shot and killed five colonists because they claim they were being harassed. -
Boston Tea Party
A political and mercantile protest by the sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts who threw British tea into the harbor because they were frustrated with the high tax on imports -
Creation of the First Continental Congress
A convention of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies to discuss matters early in the American Revolution. -
Lexington and Concord
Was the first military and physical engagements in the American Revolutionary War. The military forces were Great Britain and the Province of Massachusetts Bay. The victory went to the colonists. -
Creation of Second Continental Congress
Was a convention of delegates that were from each of the colonies. Was formed due to British threats. The final conclusion was that a Continental Army was needed. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Was fought during the Siege of Boston. Named after Bunker Hill in Charles town, Massachusetts where it was fought. This battle resulted in a British Victory. -
Olive Branch Petition
Adopted by the Second Continental Congress to try and avoid war between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies. -
Writing and Distribution of Common Sense
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that advocated independence from Great Britain. He also persuaded and included political arguments to encourage the common people to engage in government. -
Deceleration of Independence
A statement adopted by the second continental congress that started the separation of the thirteen american colonies and Great Britain.
