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American Revolution Timeline

Graphic Organizer
Grade 5
English

American Revolution Timeline

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American Revolution TimelineInstructions: Look at the spacing of the events below. In each box, read about the key moments that led to the birth of the United States.
1765The Stamp Act sparks the cry, "no taxation without representation!"
1770The Boston Massacre was a fight where British soldiers killed five colonists.
1773The Boston Tea Party was a protest against taxes on tea.
1774The First Continental Congress meets to talk about colonial rights.
APR 1775The Battles of Lexington and Concord begin the war.
1776The Declaration of Independence is signed to declare freedom.
1777The victory at Saratoga turns the tide in favor of the Americans.
1781The British surrender at Yorktown, the last big battle.
1783The Treaty of Paris officially ends the war and recognizes the U.S.
Critical Thinking:Look at how many events happened between 1773 and 1777. What does this tell you about how quickly the conflict was growing? Which event do you think was the most important for the colonists' victory?