US History Review Timeline

  • stamp act

    first direct taxation
  • boston tea party

    throwing of tea in boston harbor
  • olive branch petition

    to avoid a war
  • declaration of independence

  • articles of confederation

    first consititution for united states
  • shays rebellion

    was a armed uprising
  • the constitution

    to replace the articles of confederation
  • bill of rights

    To set limits on government actions in regard to personal liberties.