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Mayflower Compact
First constitution ever signed. -
New England Confederation
Formed to try and stop attacks from the Native Americans. It was a "league of friendship". -
The Stamp Act
Many colonies were against this tax so many protests formed. -
Boston Massacre
Caused by boycotts on English goods and a shot in the crowd. -
Committees of Correspondence
Formed by Sam Adams and spread through the colonies. Not everyone agreed -
The Boston Tea Party
Tea was a big profit then and with it being taken away, that caused an uproar. -
First Continental Congress
More laws are passing causing more anger to the communists. -
Meeting Adjourned
The First Continental Congress was established. Members talked for 2 months to discuss the problems going on and how to stop them. -
Second Continental Congress
British Goverment still refusing to compromise. More tension! -
Revolutionary War
Began as a reaction to the Declaration of Rights.
