Why the Colonies Broke Away By swagmcbag Period: May 28, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 French Indian War Oct 7, 1763 Proclamation of 1763 Apr 5, 1764 Sugar Act Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act Mar 24, 1765 Quartering Act Jun 29, 1767 Townshend Act Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre May 10, 1773 Tea Act Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Apr 19, 1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord Jan 10, 1776 Common Sense By Thomas Paine Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence
