1. The Thirteen Colonies Rebel Timeline 1763-1783

2. 1764 In 1764 the Sugar Act was pushed through Parliament. The act taxed sugar, coffee, indigo, and molasses from anywhere but Britain. (Taxing colonists without their vote)

3. 1764 The Currency Act prohibits the colonists from issuing any legal paper money, and required colonists to pay all debts in gold or silver. (Denying colonists the ability to create a banking system)

4. 1765 In 1765 Parliament passed the Stamp Act. Stamps sold by the British government had to placed on a variety of items. These included legal papers, advertisements, newspapers, calendars, and playing cards. (Denying colonists the ability to print (essentially) anything without permission)

5. 1765 Quartering Act requires colonists to house and supply British soldiers. (Forced Foster Care)

6. Description: Stamp Act protest by William Bradford “… whether any methods can be found to elude the chains forged for us…” “Enough is enough” 1773 Boston Tea Party

7. First Continental Congress When: September 1774 Where: Independence Hall – Philadelphia Why: Because of the Intolerable Acts (the stuff on the previous slides) Who: John Adams, Sam Adams, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson What Happens: 1. Ban all trade with England 2. Train Our Militia (volunteer army) (2 nd amendment?)

8. Colonists began forming their own militia to resist the British.

9. Britain British General Thomas Gage is put in control of Boston – with many British Soldiers.

10. Gage and Smith Gage hears that the Patriots have an arsenal (garage for weapons) in Concord and Lexington. In secret, Gage sends Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith and 800 troops march to Lexington to seize (take) the weapons. Patriots find out about the British plans well in advance – and set up a plan to notify the people. (Paul Revere and Robert Dawes)

11. Lexington The minute men gather to meet the British Troops, but are overwhelmed. Shots are fired and 8 patriots are killed. “shot heard around the world” Minute men fall back and British Troops move on to Concord

12. Field in Lexington Mass

13. April 19, 1775 Battle of Lexington & Concord Massachusetts The Beginning of the War Shot heard around the world!

14. Concord After Lexington, Redcoats head for Concord. British soldiers began searching homes, and some were set on fire. Minutemen made their way to North Bridge in Concord and met the Redcoats there.

16. Concord 2 shots are fired and Major John Buttrick, the leader of the local Concord militia, implored his men to retaliate. This was the first time American militia had fired on the British army.

17. MAY 1775 Second Continental Congress Meeting in Philadelphia. Colonial Representatives formed the Continental Army. George Washington was named general of the Continental Army.

18. Second Continental Congress When: May 1775 Where: Independence Hall, Philadelphia Why: Lexington & Concord Who: Thomas Jefferson, Sam Adams, John Adams, James Madison. No George Washington – getting ready for war. What: Vote to declare independence and vote to create Continental Army, Appoint George Washington Leader.

19. July 1775 Olive Branch Petition Colonists try to avoid war and send a last ditch effort for peace. They send the “Olive Branch Petition” to King George III. Asking for free trade and a re-negotiated end to the conflict John Adams didn’t like the idea, said in a secret letter, war was imminent, and the colonists should over-throw the local British Troops and build a Navy. That letter gets to the King of England the same time the Olive Branch Petition arrives, and the King rejects the offer

20. Paine wrote Common Sense, a 79- page pamphlet in which he offered “nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense" on the idea of American independence from England. He began… "We have it in our power to begin the world anew...American shall make a stand, not for herself alone, but for the world,"

21. July 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence This document was written by Thomas Jefferson Considered treason against England. Punishable by death.

22. Declaration of Independence When: 1776 at Continental Congress Where: Philadelphia Why: Breaking up with England Who: Patriots – Thomas Jefferson main author. What: Colonist list grievances (complaints) against England.

23. 1783 Treaty of Paris France Formal end to war Effects US is independent. Outlined US boundaries. (Canada, Florida and Mississippi River US gets fishing rights. Both sides repay debts. Return captured items.

24. Treaty of Paris When: 1783 Where: Paris, France Why: To end the war. Who: Patriots & Britain What: Formally ended the war and recognized America as it’s own country.