Timeline by Vilani Robinson

French and Indian War

vrobinson6252 — 2024-09-26 14:55:35 UTC

The French and Indian War, was always known as the 7 years war because it was fought between 1754-1963 over the colonists territory. This is important because it was the start of the American Revolution^.

Stamp Act

vrobinson6252 — 2024-09-26 14:55:38 UTC

This was an act occurred in 1765 that taxed colonists for the first time and effected colonists wealthy and poor. It also made stamps become mandatory on all legal documents.

Boston Massacre

vrobinson6252 — 2024-09-26 14:55:40 UTC

The Boston Massacre was an outside fight held by colonists and British soldiers that occurred on March 5, 1770. With the throwing of snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a large group of British soldiers, multiple colonists were killed.

Boston Tea Party

vrobinson6252 — 2024-09-26 14:55:43 UTC

The Boston Tea Party was a party where ships full of tea were sent to the Boston Harbor and colonists dressed as indians, threw 342 chests of tea overboard and destroyed ships.

Intolerable Acts

vrobinson6252 — 2024-09-26 14:55:46 UTC

The Intolerable Acts (called by colonists) also known as the "coercive act" was passed by parliament as a consequence for the Boston tea party.

Battle Of Lexington & Concord

vrobinson6252 — 2024-09-26 14:55:49 UTC

This a battle where British soldiers in Boston were sent by a British commander to Lexington and Concord to take hold of gunpowder. Soon, 8 Americans were killed and 10 were wounded.

Declaration Of Independence

vrobinson6252 — 2024-09-26 14:55:51 UTC

A written document was created stating significant key points such as; all men are created equal, unalienable rights, there will be government and it will get it's power from the people and if the government doesn't protect the people the right to overthrow the government will be applicable.

Treaty Of Paris

vrobinson6252 — 2024-09-26 14:55:54 UTC

The Treaty Of Paris ended the revolutionary war and a new American community was developed.