TIMELINE DIAGRAM VI

The Road To The Revolution

By Rhea Chaudhuri and Vaishnavi Pavuluri

Albany Plan

French and Indian War

Navigation Act

Quartering Act

Stamp Act

Pontiacs Rebellion

Sugar Act

Boston Massacre

First Continental Congress

Tea Act

Second Continental Congress

Declaration of Independence

Common Sense

Intolerable Acts

How did it catalyze the Revolution? Products such as sugar, tobacco, cotton, wool, indigo, and ginger were only allowed to be shipped to England. Did this to promote the self-sufficiency of the British empire and to decrease dependence on foreign imported goods. Supported the system of mercantilism by heavily controlling trade within the colonial empire and protected British shipping against competition from the Dutch and other foreign powers. Caused the revolution because the colonies disliked the act for preventing them to do business with other nations; so they decided to rebel and illegally smudge in and out of the colonies. Eventually, this became one of the many reasons for the American revolution.

Navigation act of 1660

When your GPS tells you to take a detour, but the Navigation Act of 1660 says 'Nope, stick to the main route!' #WhereAmIGoing #GPSBroke

What was it? The Navigation Act declared that only English ships would be allowed to bring goods into England, and that the North American colonies could only export its commodities, such as tobacco and sugar, to England.

Albany Plan

How did it catalyze the Revolution? Colonists didn’t want to give up control so they rejected the idea. The colonies and the British representatives rejected the Albany Plan because of both sides not getting fully what they wanted. Individual colonial assemblies wanted to have more independence that the Plan provided, whereas British officials felt it gave the colonies too much.

Like the Albany Plan, we're all about that collaboration, no separation! #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

What was it? The Albany Plan was a plan to place the British North American colonies under a more centralized government. Marked the first official attempt to develop a confederation between the American colonies.

French and Indian War

How did it catalyze the Revolution? The French claimed the Upper Ohio River Valley. They wanted to trade with the American Indians and control the area. The British also claimed the Upper Ohio River Valley. The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the French and Indian War/Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France, as well as their respective allies. In the terms of the treaty, France gave up all its territories in mainland North America, effectively ending any foreign military threat to the British colonies there.

The French and Indian War was like a battle royale, but with fancy accents and fur hats! #ColonialCash

What was it? The French and Indian War was the North American conflict in a larger imperial war between Great Britain and France known as the Seven Years' War.

Pontiac's Rebellion

How did it catalyze the Revolution? Pontiac was a leader of the Odawa tribe located in the area of modern-day Ontario, Canada, and the Great Lakes region. He led a rebellion against the British colonists after they expanded their military presence in the Great Lakes area during and after the French and Indian War. Led to Proclamation of 1763, where King George III declared all lands west of the Appalachian Divide off-limits to colonial settlers. This royal proclamation closed down colonial expansion westward beyond Appalachia.

Pontiac's Rebllion had the British like 'Oh snap, not another rebellion! Whats next, a revolt of tea leaves??' #Stupid #ImBeingColonizedRn

What was it? It was a war between a large alliance of Native American nations and the British colonial army in the Ohio Country and around the Great Lakes. The war represented the first large alliance between Native American nations, with the British as their common enemy.

Sugar Act

How did it catalyze the Revolution? The Sugar Act put an end to smuggling trade in sugar and molasses from the French and Dutch West Indies and it was also to replace the ineffective Molasses Act of 1733. The Sugar Act also reduced trade between the Colonies and the other countries. It lowered the tax on molasses imported by colonists. The sugar act established special courts to hear smuggling cases. This included a judge appointed by the British court and no juries. The money collected from the sugar act was for the British treasury. Colonists boycotted, protested, and were super angry. The Sugar Act was effectively repealed in 1765 due to the overwhelming anger from the colonists.

The Sugar Act had everyone like 'Oh Sweet!, more taxes!'#TaxedToTheMax

What was it? The Sugar Act was an act introduced by British Prime Minister George Grenville in an attempt to raise funds from the minimally taxed American colonists to provide for their defense and to use strict penalties to end the smuggling trade of sugar and molasses.

Stamp Act

How did it catalyze the Revolution? The Stamp Act, passed by British Parliament in 1765, imposed a direct tax on certain forms of paper in the American colonies. The act provoked outrage and rioting in the colonies, as well as a coordinated intercolonial response. It was a significant moment of rising tensions between the colonies and the Crown in the period leading up to the Revolutionary War. The Stamp Act was meant to establish a new source of tax revenue for Britain. After the Seven Years' War, Britain had a large war debt and took on new costs defending newly gained territories. In order to secure necessary funds, Parliament turned to the American colonies and imposed new taxes and trade regulations, which were widely unpopular in the colonies themselves.

The Stamp Act had everyone like 'Wait, we have to pay for stamps now? Can't we just lick them?' #LickingIsFree

What was it? The Stamp act required the colonists to pay a tax, represented by a stamp, on various forms of papers, documents, and playing cards. It was a direct tax imposed by the British government without the approval of the colonial legislatures and was payable in hard-to-obtain British sterling, rather than colonial currency.

Second Continental Congress

How did it catalyze the Revolution? The Second Continental Congress was a gathering of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies. They met in Philadelphia and played a crucial role in shaping the early stages of the American Revolution. They authorized the creation of the Continental Army, appointed George Washington as its commander-in-chief, and issued the Declaration of Independence.The Second Continental Congress performed the normal functions of a government: appointing ambassadors, issuing paper currency, raising the Continental Army through conscription, and appointing generals to lead the army.

The Second Continental Congress had everyone like 'Round 2, let's settle this revolutionary business!' #CongressRematch #SecondRoundOfBrunch

What was it? The second continental congress managed the colonial war effort, and moved slowly towards independence, adopting the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Quartering Act

How did it catalyze the Revolution? It worsened the already tarnished relationship between the British and American colonists by imposing a financial burden on the American colonists and infringing on their privacy. It deepened colonial resentment towards the British, and they perceived this act as betrayal disrespect of their basic rights. This contributed to the multitude of reasons that caused the American colonists to fight for independence, eventually leading to the Revolutionary War.

The Quartering Act had everyone like ‘Hey soldiers, mind if we crash at your place? We’ll bring snacks!’ #UninvitedRoommates #WhoRU

What was it? The Quartering Act was a group of laws passed by the British in the 1760s. It required Americans to house British soldiers in their houses and provide for them regardless of their wishes.

How did it catalyze the Revolution? The declaration of independence was a major catalyst for the Revolution. The American colonists had multiple reasons, such as the unnecessary taxation without representation and repeated violations of fundamental rights solidifies the colonies’ desire for independence. The proclamation of self governance and liberty written in the Declaration sparked a revolution that ultimately led to the armed conflict and the final establishment of the United States as an independent nation.

Declaration Of Independence

The Declaration of Independence had everyone like ‘We’re breaking up with you, Britain! It’s not us, it’s tea!’ #Merica #IndependenceTeaParty

What was it? A proclamation issued and written in 1776 that asserted the freedom of American colonies from British rule. Fundamental grievances and rights were encapsulated in the document, proving the need for their independence and separation from Britain, along with outlining common principles of equality, freedom, and personal rights.

How did it catalyze the Revolution? It heightened the tensions between American colonists and the British government. The event was widely publicized and used as propaganda to support the American colonists in their revolt against the British. This event showed their blatant disregard for the protection of the colonists and fueled the demand for justice, ultimately playing a significant role in leading up to the American Revolution

Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre had everyone like ‘Whoops, that escalated quickly! Let’s stick to less intense game nights!’ #FriendlyCompetition #FamilyGameNight

What was it? The Boston Massacre, occuring in March of 1770 was a confrontation between an angry group of American colonists and British soldiers in Boston. This resulted in violence, injuries, and the death of 5 colonists.

How did it catalyze the Revolution? By granting the British East India Company a direct monopoly on tea sales, this law was seen as a direct offense against the colonial merchants. The already frustrated colonists viewed this Act as further neglect and disregard for their well being, and as further economic exploitation that threatened their personal liberties. This ultimately led to the Boston Tea Party, angering the British government and but fuel to the fire that led to the Revolution.

Tea Act

What was it? The Tea Act of 1773 granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the American colonies. It led to the Boston Tea Party, where a group of colonists protested the tax on tea by dumping a shipment of tea into the Boston Harbor.

The Tea Act had everyone like ‘Time to spill the tea, but not the actual tea fr!’ #TeaTime #TeaPartyFlop

How did it catalyze the Revolution? These Acts were a harsh response from the British, made the colonists feel even more alienated, and pushed them to fight for independence even more. The punishments imposed by the British, such as the closing of the port and imposition of military rule were perceived as oppressive to the colonists. These punishments caused the colonists to unify and led to the Continental Congress, which eventually led to the armed conflict becoming the Revolutionary War.

Intolerable Acts

The Intolerable Acts had everyone like ‘Seriously, these acts are so intolerable, they make my socks roll up!’ #UnbearableLegislation #IndependenceOnTop #WhatTheFlip

What was it? The Intolerable Acts were a series of British Laws passed following the Boston Tea Party to reinstate British control. Some of these acts included shutting down the Boston Port, forbidding colonial self government, forceful quartering of British troops, etc.

How did it catalyze the Revolution? This congress convened because of the oppressive measures taken by the British. By bringing together representatives from different colonies, it gave the colonists a unified voice and fueled their thirst for independence. It allowed for a sense of unity and common purpose amongst the colonies and solidified their revolt against the British government. The Congress allowed for further coordinated resistance in the future, and played a significant role in the strategies and planning that led to the Revolution. .

First Continental Congress

The First Continental Congress had everyone like ‘Let’s gather for some continental breakfast and discuss how to pancake the British!’ #RevolutionaryBrunch #OrangeJuiceAndIndependence #IHOPPancakes

What was it? The First Continental Congress, put together in 1774, was a conglomerate of delegates from 12 American colonies in response to the Intolerable Acts. They aimed to address the grievances and coordinate resistance against the British oppression.

How did it catalyze the Revolution? This pamphlet played a vital role in shaping the public opinion and accelerated the movement for independence. Paine’s language made a persuasive and compelling case against the British and for self governance, reaching a wide audience and further fueling the colonist’s want for independence. The persuasion and conviction presented in this pamphlet contributed significantly to the declaration and fight for independence in the Revolution. .

Common Sense

Thomas Paine dropping that Common Sense like ‘Hey y'all, let’s use our brains and make some sense for once!’ #NoPaineNoGain #UseYourBrain

What was it? A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776, and it advocated for American Independence against the British. It presented clear, representative arguments that prompted many colonists to support the revolutionary cause.