Navigation Acts This law limited the colonies to trade only with England. It was often ignored and not enforced. (leads to smuggling) 1660’s

and think for themselves. Great Awakening Religious revival in the colonies that encouraged colonists to question authority and think for themselves. 1740’s

Seven Years War The war between England & the colonists versus the French and Indians. Winning leaves England with a huge debt. 1754

1763 Proclamation of 1763 King George III tells the colonists they cannot move west after winning the Seven Years War 1763

1765 Stamp Act - King George & Parliament pass a tax on the colonies (paper, cards, & dice). They say, “No taxation, without representation.” 1765

Parliament adds a tax on glass, paint, lead, and tea. Townshend Act Parliament adds a tax on glass, paint, lead, and tea. The colonists boycott and form the Sons of Liberty and Daughters of Liberty 1767

Boston Massacre Five colonists are killed by British soldiers Boston Massacre Five colonists are killed by British soldiers. They were protesting the tax collectors and searches of their homes 1770

Boston Tea Party The colonists protest the selling of tea that hurts American merchants. They throw the English tea into Boston Harbor. 1773

Intolerable Acts King George III punishes the colony of Massachusetts Intolerable Acts King George III punishes the colony of Massachusetts. He closes the port , restricts meetings, allows quartering of soldiers . 1774

First Continental Congress Delegates from the 13 Colonies meet in Philadelphia, to pledge their support for Massachusetts and declare their unity. 1774

Lexington & Concord The first battle between the Minutemen and the British Red Coats . Paul Revere warns, “The British are coming!” . 1775

Declaration of Independence At the Second Continental Congress, Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration which formally separates the colonies from England. 1776

Battle of Saratoga The Americans win this battle in New York which convinces France to join their side as an ally. It is a turning point of the war. 1777

1781 Battle of Yorktown The location in Virginia where British General Cornwallis is surrounded by the French & George Washington’s army and is forced to surrender. American Revolution Ends 1781