Road to the Revolution

Proclamation of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

King George III signed the Proclamation of 1763.He forbited all settlemrnt west of the Appalachan Mountains. Many colonists didnt like this order. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

Sugar Act

Apr 4, 1764

The Parliament of Great Britain raised revenue by increasing duties on sugar imported from the West Indies. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

Quartering Act

Jun 2, 1765

The Quartering Act of 1765 Had been told to feed the British soldiers when necessary, http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

Sons and Daughters of Liberty

Aug 14, 1765

The colonists were done with being told what to do with people who didnt even live on the same continent. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

Stamp Act Congress

Oct 19, 1765

27 delagates fom nine different colonies met in New York City on October 19, 1765. They drew up a statement of rights and grievances which therby brought the colonies together, opposing Great Britain. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

Townshend Acts

Nov 20, 1767

The Townshend Acts were passed on November 20th.They put taxes on glass, paper, and even tea. The colonists didnt like it so the stoped buying the British products. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

British had killed 5 colonist and they were not happy so that is what had started the Boston Massacre. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

The company was given a monopoly to trade tea in America to help assist the failing British East India Company. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

Intolerable acts

Mar 24, 1774

The Intolerable Acts passed by the British consists of four different acts signed in response to the hurtful Boston Tea Party. They all placed even more restrictions on the colonists, and the Boston Harbor was closed. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

The First Continental Congress was held. The colonies met up in Philadelphia to discuss what was happening. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

British soldiers were ordered to seize stores of colonial gunpowder. Major conflict arose when they were seen. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

They had a battle at Bunker Hill and it triggered the American Revolution. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-that-led-to-the-american-revolution--2