Timeline and facts 1773-1777 Flashcards
When was the Tea Act introduced?
Early 1773
What was the significance of the Tea Act?
- Undercut American tea
- Americans felt they were being tricked
tea agents forced to resign - Boston Tea Party
When did the Boston Tea Party take place?
16 December 1773
When were the Coercive acts passed?
Early 1774
What were the 4 parts of the coercive acts?
- Boston port act
- Massachusetts government act
- Administration of Justice act
- Quartering act
When was the first continental congress?
September 1774
What happened at the first continental congress?
Suffolk resolves passed
Import and export bans agreed on
Declaration of rights and grievances
When was Lexington and Concord?
April 1775
What are the key facts of Lexington and Concord?
Gage had sent troops to seize rebel arms
Over 200 British casualties
Turned the revolutionary dispute military
When was Bunker hill?
June 1775
What are the key facts of the battle of Bunker hill?
Bloodiest battle of war
1/8 of total British officer casualties occurred
British win
When was the Olive Branch Petition sent by Congress?
July 1775
What did the Olive Branch Petition say?
Professed attachment to George III and asked him to prevent further hostile actions but he refused to hear from an illegal body
When was common sense published?
January 1776
When was independance declared?
July 4th 1776
