Road to the Revolution By hannahloewenstein Oct 30, 1682 Peter the Great becomes czar of Russia. reigned from 1682-1725 Period: Oct 30, 1700 to Oct 30, 1800 1700s Oct 30, 1754 The French and Indian War begins. It was a series of wars that included the French and British over land east of the Mississippi It was a series of wars that included the French and British over land east of the Mississippi Oct 30, 1756 The Seven Years War, a territorial war in Europe, breaks out. Oct 30, 1756 Mozart is born. He was an Austrian composer. He composed many symphonies in his life. Oct 30, 1760 George III becomes the king of England. Oct 30, 1763 The Treaty of Paris ends the Seven Years War and the French and Indian War. Oct 30, 1763 Proclamationof 1763 is created. It says that people cannot settle past the Appalachian Mountains. Oct 30, 1764 The Sugar Act is passed. This placed tax on wine, sugar, etc. Oct 30, 1765 The Stamp Act was signed. This put tax on all paper goods. Oct 30, 1767 The Townshend Acts put taxes on glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and tea. Oct 30, 1770 The Boston Massacre, the shooting of 5 colonists by British soldiers occurs. Oct 30, 1773 The Boston Tea Party, planned by Samuel Adams and others to boycott the taxation of tea takes place. Oct 30, 1774 The Quartering Act takes effect, requiring colonists to provide housing for soldiers. Oct 30, 1774 The Intolerable Acts are signed. These acts were made in response to the Boston Tea Party, etc, and angered the colonists. Oct 30, 1801 The United Kingdom was founded.
