American Revolutionary Timeline by Kassia Bell

The Sugar Act (Sept. 29th, 1764)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-18 02:02:47 UTC

To help relieve debt from the French and Indian war the Sugar Act was enacted. Enacted on April 5th 1764, set to take effect place September 29th 1764. The Sugar Act was a tax placed on the colonists sugar, molasses, and other products by their mother country (Britain). Also to stop and prevent smuggling from exporting and importing from other countries. This heavily angered the colonists, which eventually led to the American Revolution.

Quartering Acts (May 15th, 1765)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-18 02:37:33 UTC

After the Sugar Act, Britain sent troops over to make sure the colonists were giving their taxes to them. Since most of the troops were disliked because of there purpose there, many troops had no where to stay or food to eat while there. Britain passed the Quartering Act May 15th, 1765, to help. The Quartering Act stated " local authorities in the Thirteen Colonies of British North America must provide British Army personnel in the colonies with housing and food. This act expired on January 1st, 1764.

The Townsend Act ( June 29th, 1767)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-18 03:21:05 UTC

Starting the English colonies costed heavily on the British. To help relieve some of the debt the British placed the Townsend Act on the colonies. The Townsend Act initiated taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. British also sent officials to collect taxes since the colonists were so upset about them. This Act Angered the colonists and caused the saying "No taxation without representation."

The Stamp Act ( November 1st, 1765)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-23 15:19:21 UTC

Britain still reeling from the French and Indian war also enacted the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act was a tax placed on all paper, documents, and playing cards. The tax was represented by a stamp located in the right corner of all paper. After a while the act was repealed, and the colonies abandoned their ban on imported British goods. Taxation without representation.

Boston Massacre ( Mar. 5th 1770)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-23 15:29:06 UTC

Following the stamp and sugar act, the colonist were angry. British soldiers still living in their home, parading to make sure the colonist were following the acts. A group of colonist decided to verbally and physical harass soldiers standing outside on their post. The soldiers retaliated by shooting into the crowd injuring 6 killing 5. This marked the moment political tensions between Britain and the colonies turned deadly.

Boston Tea Party (Dec. 16th 1773)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-23 16:11:10 UTC

Taxation without representation. Colonists were upset at all taxes, especially the tax placed on tea. Led by the Sons of Liberty, a group of colonist boarded a British tea shipment and threw all tea into the Boston harbor. Britain retaliated by shutting down the Boston harbor to all exports and imports. Britain also enacted the martial law. A law which any area could be controlled by military forces.

First Continent Congress ( Sept. 5th - Oct. 26th, 1774)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-23 16:41:10 UTC

The first continental congress included representatives from each colonies except for Georgia. The colonies first met in Philadelphia to discuss formally that colonists should have the same rights as Englishmen. Then to discuss how they should react to the British government restraints of trade and foreign goods. Gerogia did not send any representatives because they were facing a war with the Native American tribes, and the colony did not want to jeopardize British assistance.

Battle Of Lexington and Concord ( April 19th, 1775)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-24 23:43:58 UTC

The Battle of Lexington and Concord marked the start of the Revolutionary war. The British marched into Lexington and Concord intending to suppress the possibility of rebellion by seizing weapons from the colonists. Instead, this action sparked the first battle of the revolutionary war. British soldiers advanced on Lexington but was stopped by the American Militias at Concord. The Americans won this war. This caused for motivation to the colonist for independence from Great Britain.

Battle Of Saratoga ( Sept. 19th - Oct. 7, 1777)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-25 00:47:24 UTC

The battle of Saratoga was a major turning point in the American Revolutionary war. The defeat of the all might British, lifted patriot morale and hope for independence from Britain. The war also convinced France that we were strong enough as a ally. The American forces marched 20,000 men and surrounded an exhausted British army, which in the end they withdrew.

Battle of Yorktown ( Sept. 28th - Oct 19th, 1781)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-25 01:00:23 UTC

The American colonies now allied with France and its' Navy defeated Great Britain in a all out battle. Both sides tried their hardest to not let the other win. Fortunately with France's help the American colonies defeated their mother country. Victory of this war led directly Victory at Yorktown led directly to the peace negotiations that ended the war in 1783 and gave America its independence.

Second Continental Congress ( May 1775)

kassiab1 — 2024-09-25 01:17:10 UTC

Each of the colonies sent representatives a second time to meet for the continental Congress. This time including Georgia. The Second Continental Congress met just a month after the the battle of Lexington and Concord. At this meeting they established a continental army and elected George Washington as Commander-in-chief. Also at this meeting, the Articles of Confederation were signed, along with the Declaration of Independence.

British and American Colonies advantages in the revolutionary war.

kassiab1 — 2024-09-25 01:41:24 UTC

Some of the British advantages included their military and alliances with Native Americans. At the time Britain had the largest and more experienced army. As well as having the most powerful navy in the world. Britain easily had the upper hand when it down man power. Some advantages of the colonists include fighting in home territory, they could access resources and reinforcements much more quickly, and popular support against the British government. Knowing the lay of the land, it was easier for the colonist to manuever around the land, and find great spots to ambush the British.

British and the American colonist disadvantages during the revolutionary war

kassiab1 — 2024-09-25 01:54:32 UTC

One of the main disadvantages of Britain during the revolutionary war was fighting in an unknown territory. They didn't know the lands whatsoever and were vulnerable to an attack from anywhere. Also the debate among the British people if the war was necessary due to the costly nature of it, was a big topic back in Britain. Some of the American colonists weaknesses included; difficulties raising funds for the war, no navy, a very small army, no training or organization, and many colonists still supported the Crown. People who came to the new world came to star over. There were no soldiers who came just regular people. The soldiers the did come down did not have the resources to teach other people how to fight. Most people went into war without knowing how to fight which led to many colonists' casualties. During the period there were either patriots, loyalists, or neutralists. Patriots being the people who wanted independence from Britain, Loyalists who remained loyal to the British crown, and neutralists who didn't care what happened either way.