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The Treaty of Paris of 1763
Linkhe French and Indian War/Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France, and also their separate associates ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1776. -
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Events leading up to the revolution
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The American Revenue Act
The American Revenue Act of 1764 taxed colonists on their sugar and molasses. This was a renewal of a previous Act passed in 1733. -
Passage of the Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 required all colonists to pay a tax on paper products. The act was first discussed immediately following the passage of the sugar Act. -
The Quartering Acts
The first Quartering Act was passed which required American colonists to house and feed British soldiers. The second quartering Act was passed on June 2nd, 1774. -
Townshend Act (Specific Passage date not found)
The Townshend Act of 1767 taxed Americans on glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and tea. American colonists boycotted the Act which resulted in the loss of business in Great Britain. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight between British soldiers and protesting American colonists that resulted in the shooting and killing of five of the protesters. Word of the event spread quickly amongst the colonies and helped spread the idea of revolution. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was an event in 1773 when patriots disguised as Native Americans invaded the merchant ships docked in the Ports of Boston and dumped the cargo of tea into the harbor. This act of tyranny angered King Geroge III and parliment. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
This was the first official battle of the American revolution. It was a standoff between British troops and an American militia. Paul Revere had found out about the British troops invasion and quickly spread the word to Lexington.
