Events leading up to the Revolutionary WarBy: Michael Doody

The Sugar Act 1754 - 17633 cent tax on foreign refined sugarBanned rum and French winesThe taxes were raised without consent of the colonistsFirst instance where colonists wanted to say how much they could be taxed

The Stamp Act 1765This is the first direct tax on American colonists.Every news paper, pamphlet and other public and legal document had to have a stamp on it.The stamp was basically a British seal and cost money.Sons of Liberty formed because of this act.

This is the first direct tax on American colonists.

Every news paper, pamphlet and other public and legal document had to have a stamp on it.

The stamp was basically a British seal and cost money.

Sons of Liberty formed because of this act.

Boston Massacre 1770Five American colonists shotAfrican-American CrispusAttaks killedBritish says colonists had weaponsThis event deepened mistrust of British

The Boston Tea Party 1773Sons of Liberty disquised as Mohawk Indians boarded British ships and dumped 342 crates of British tea into Boston Harber

Declaration of Independence 1776Written by Thomas JeffersonDocument declared independence from Britain