American Revolution by Ky'Azhia Palmer

Sugar Act 1764

kyazhiap — 2024-02-21 17:02:48 UTC

The Sugar Act of 1764 was like a tax on sugar and other goods the colonies imported. It was one of the British Attempts to raise money from the American Colonies.

Stamp Act 1765

kyazhiap — 2024-02-21 17:06:52 UTC

The Stamp Act in 1765 made the colonies pay taxes on printed materials like newspapers and legal documents. It caused a lot of anger and protests among the colonists who felt it violated their rights.

Quartering Acts 1765

kyazhiap — 2024-02-21 17:10:21 UTC

The Quartering Acts in 1765 required the colonists to provide housing and supplies to British soldiers. It was one of the measures that fueled resentment and resistance towards British rule in the colonies.

Townshend Acts 1767

kyazhiap — 2024-02-21 17:13:25 UTC

The Townshend Acts in 1767 placed taxes on goods like glass, paper, paint, and tea imported into the colonies, stirring up more opposition to British rule.

Boston Massacre 1770

kyazhiap — 2024-02-21 17:44:32 UTC

The Boston Massacre in 1770 was a clash between colonists and British soldiers that resulted in the death of five colonists, further escalating tensions in the lead-up to the American Revolution.

Boston Tea Party 1773

kyazhiap — 2024-02-21 17:47:22 UTC

The Boston Tea Party in 1773 was when colonists disguised as Native Americans dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the British tax on tea, symbolizing resistance against British rule.

First Continental Congress 1774

kyazhiap — 2024-02-21 17:49:42 UTC

The First Continental in 1774 brought together delegates from the colonies to discuss grievances against British policies and to plan a unified response.

Battle of Lexington and Concord 1775

kyazhiap — 2024-02-22 17:14:22 UTC

The Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775 marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War, igniting the fight for independence.

Second Continental Congress 1775

kyazhiap — 2024-02-22 17:47:11 UTC

The Second Continental Congress in 1775 declared independence and organized the Continental Army, shaping the course of the Revolutionary Period.

Battle of Saratoga 1777

kyazhiap — 2024-02-22 17:49:15 UTC

The Battl of Saratoga in 1777 was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War, boosting American morale and gaining crucial support from France.

Battle of Yorktown 1781

kyazhiap — 2024-02-22 17:51:16 UTC

The Battle of Yorktown in 1781 led to the British surrender and marked the end of the Revolutionary War, securing America's independence.