The document summarizes the key events that led to the American Revolution from the 1760s through 1776. It describes several Acts passed by the British Parliament that taxed the colonies, such as the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, and Tea Act. It also discusses colonial responses including the Stamp Act Congress, Boston Tea Party, and the battles of Lexington and Concord. Finally, it notes that the Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army led by George Washington and eventually declared independence from Britain with the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

1. The Road to WarExamining the Events that Led to the American RevolutionGina RiosEDU 653Winter 2010

2. The Proclamation of 1763Ends the French & Indian WarProhibits English settlement west of the Appalachian mountainsAttempts to ease tensions with the Native AmericansCause

3. The Sugar Act (1764)Passed by England to offset their debts from the French & Indian WarIncreased the duties on imported goods including SUGAR, textiles (cloth), & coffeeForbids the import of some foreign (produced in countries other than England) goodsEffect

4. The Stamp Act (March, 1765)First direct tax on the American coloniesAll printed materials including newspapers, pamphlets, & legal documents were taxed Needed to fund the British troops still in AmericaEffectCause

5. The Quartering Act (March, 1765)Required colonists to house & feed the British troops in AmericaCause

6. The Stamp Act Congress Meets (October, 1765)Representatives from 9 of the 13 colonies meet in New YorkThey prepare a petition for King George that states only colonial governments can tax the colonistsNo taxation without representationEffectCause

7. The Stamp Act is Repealed (March, 1766)King George and the English Parliament repeal (remove) the Stamp Act This comes after pressure from Benjamin Franklin and the threat of revolution At the same time Parliament passes a law that states they have TOTAL power to make ANY laws affecting the colonies EffectCause

8. The Townshend Revenue Acts (June, 1767)Parliament passes a law creating new taxes on the colonies The items taxed include imports such as paper, tea, glass, & lead Needed to fund the British troops in AmericaEffect

9. The Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770)Causehttp://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=75701D64-3D9B-4CDA-9B50-3C361CD1C947&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

10. The Townshend Act is Repealed (April, 1770)Following the Boston Massacre tragedy Parliament eliminates all duties on imports EXCEPT teaAt the same time the Quartering Act is not renewed Effect

11. The Tea Act (May, 1773) Reinforces the tea taxGives the British East India Company a monopoly (only seller) on imported teaCause

12. The Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773)EffectCausehttp://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=039A63CE-2A35-41C1-80E2-1525C0D95BB8&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

13. The Boston Port Bill (March, 1774) Punishment for the Boston Tea PartyA part of the Intolerable ActsShut down the Boston port and all shipping to and from it until the East India Company is reimbursed for the dumped tea and all taxes are paid on itEffectCause

14. The Massachusetts Regulating Act (May, 1774)A part of the Intolerable ActsGave the royal governor of Massachusetts all political power that had previously been given to the colonistsEnded self-rule EffectCause

15. The Quartering Act (June, 1774)A NEW Quartering Act is established requiring colonists to once again house and feed British soldiersEffectCause

16. The First Continental Congress Meets(September, 1774)Representatives from all of the 13 colonies except Georgia meet in PhiladelphiaWrite the Declaration and Resolves which opposes all British actions that undermine self-ruleThe rights of colonists are statedEncourage militia units to formEffect

17. Lexington and Concord (April, 1775)First “battle” for freedom700 British soldiers were sent to find weapons stored by the Sons of Liberty & arrest two members of the groupPaul Revere warned the groupColonial militias (Minutemen) were ready when the British arrived73 British & 93 Minutemen were killedCause

18. The Second Continental Congress Meets(May, 1775)Representatives from all of the 13 colonies except Georgia meet again in PhiladelphiaPrepared for warContinental Army was formed, led by George WashingtonContinental Currency (money) was created to fund the warEffect

19. The Declaration of Independence(July 4, 1776)Second Continental CongressWritten by Thomas Jefferson & signed by representatives from the 13 coloniesOfficially announced that the 13 colonies were independent from Great Britain (war was already going on at this time)

20. ReferencesDiscovery Education. (2005) The Boston Massacre: What We Know about This Revolutionary Flashpoint. http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=75701D64-3D9B-4CDA-9B50-3C361CD1C947&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=USDiscovery Education. (2000) The Boston Tea Party.http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=039A63CE-2A35-41C1-80E2-1525C0D95BB8&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=USHarcourt. (2003)United States History: Beginnings