American Revolution Timeline

What year was the Declaration of Independence written?

This event involved British Soldiers shooting unarmed colonists in 1770.

This event involved Great Britain and the colonists fighting the French and Native Americans for ownership of land.

This was the first major battle of the American Revolution.

This is when delegates of all 13 colonies met to decide how to get ready for war against Great Britain.

This taxed colonists on all paper products like newspapers, playing cards, documents, etc.

In 1783, this occurred to signify Great Britain's recognition of America's independence.

This restricted the colonists' movement westward toward the Mississippi River Valley.

All colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Great Britain and to promote independence.

This marked the end of the Revolutionary War.

This was known as the turning point of the American Revolution.

Colonists threw tea into the Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes.