The Road to Revolution

The Road to Revolution

Period: Jan 1, 1760 to Jan 1, 1780

The Road to Revolution

Period: Jan 1, 1763 to Jul 4, 1776

Proclamation of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

Forbade the colonists from settling beyond the Appalachian Mountains.

Stamp Act

Jun 18, 1765

A law that required all legal and commerical documents to carry an official stamp showing that a tax had been paid.

The Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

British army killed five civilian men.

The Road to Revolution

Period: Jan 1, 1773 to Jul 4, 1776

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Sons of Liberty destoryed 342 chests of tea to protest the tea act.

Townshend Acts

Jun 18, 1776

Placed duties on numerous imports to the colonies such as glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Announces American separation from Britain