Timeline by Kasse Kay sources~ Google Images, Wikipedia, and Social Studies Book.
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Patrick Henry
He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and persuaded the burgesses to go against the Stamp Act. -
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Stamp Act
This was a law that was placed on almost all printed material, including newspapers, wills, and playing cards. -
Samuel Adams
He helped create the Sons of Liberty that protested against the Stamp Act. -
Boston Massacre
This was a fight that broke out between Bostonians and the soldiers. 5 people had died this day. -
Tea Act
This law allowed the British East India Company a virtual monopoly of the trade for tea in America. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston had thrown 342 chests of tea into the harbor. -
John Adams
John was a lawyer and Samuel Adams cousin. He was apart of the first and second Continental Congress. He was apart of it from 1774-1777. -
Continental Congress
This is a political party that represented American interests and challenged British control. -
Paul Revere
Paul Revere was a member of the Sons of Liberty. Revere is mostly known for going through Lexington and shouting, "The regulars are out!" -
George Washington
George was an outspoken defender of colonial rights. George was later appointed as president by John Adams and John the went on to be his Vice President. George was in office from April 30, 1789 to March 4, 1797.
