War for independecne

War for Independence

By keshunwells15
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    First Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War

  • British Occupy Boston Curb

    British troops occupy Boston to curb perceived lawlessness

  • Boston Massacre

    British troops in Boston fire on rioters. The event becomes
    known as the "Boston Massacre"

  • British Tea Act of 1773

    British Parliament passes Tea Act

  • Boston Tea Party

    Colonists dump tea from the East India Co. ships into Boston
    Harbor, event becomes known as the Boston Tea Party

  • British Declares Rebellion

    British Parliament declares Massachusetts to be in rebellion

  • Continental Army

    Congress establishes the Continental Army

  • Secret Committee of Correspondence

    Julien-Alexandre Achard de Bonvouloir sends glowing report
    detailing the Secret Committee of Correspondence to Paris

  • Independence resolution introduced

    Independence resolution first introduced in Congress

  • Declaration of Independence

    Congress ratifies the Declaration of Independence