The following events and dates are key elements leading up to the Revolutionary War. You may sign up for a team of your choice. Your team will edit this page to add details for each heading. The first is completed as an example. Be sure that you adequately, succinctly, and correctly describe the heading, as well as provide a reference for your information.

French and Indian War (1754-1763)

This war was also called the Seven Years War and occurred in multiple countries around the world, including Europe, India, and North America. The French and the English were warring over colonial lands, which eventually the English won, but at a great cost. In fact, the cost was so great, and the debt that they incurred so heavy, that it led to the Revolutionary War because the English Parliament needed to raise taxes to cover the debts and wanted to restore their profits. It was called the French and Indian War in the colonies because of the French use of Indian mercenaries to help fight. (reference: http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/frin.htm)

Sugar Act (1764)

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Stamp Act (1765)

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Patrick Henry’s “If This Be Treason” Speech (1765)

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Intolerable Acts (1767)

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Boston Massacre (1770)

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Boston Tea Party (1773)

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First Continental Congress (1774)

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Lexington and Concord Battles (1775)

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Fort Ticonderoga Incident (1775)

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George Washington “Commander In Chief” (1775)

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Battle of Bunker Hill (1775)

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