Events with tag - Colonial Resistance

April 5, 1764

Sugar Act of 1764

The Sugar Act of 1764, also known as the American Revenue Act, was Britain's first attempt to directly tax American colonies, reducing molasses tax while implementing stricter trade regulations and enforcement measures.

March 22, 1765

The Stamp Act of 1765

The British Parliament passed the Stamp Act requiring American colonists to pay taxes on printed materials without representation, leading to widespread colonial resistance and becoming a crucial catalyst for the American Revolution.

August 14, 1765

Sons of Liberty Formation

The Sons of Liberty, formed in Boston in 1765, emerged as a revolutionary organization opposing British taxation in colonial America. Led by Samuel Adams and John Hancock, they organized protests and boycotts that shaped the path to American independence.

December 16, 1773

Boston Tea Party

On December 16, 1773, approximately 116 American colonists dumped 342 chests of British East India Company tea into Boston Harbor as a protest against British taxation policies. This act of rebellion became one of the key events leading to the American Revolution.

September 5, 1774

First Continental Congress

A pivotal gathering of 56 delegates from 12 American colonies who met in Philadelphia's Carpenter's Hall from September to October 1774 to address British oppression and establish unified colonial resistance.

September 5, 1774

First Continental Congress

A pivotal gathering of 56 delegates from 12 American colonies at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, establishing the first formal inter-colonial alliance against British rule and laying the foundation for American independence.

April 18, 1775

Paul Revere's Midnight Ride

On the night of April 18, 1775, Boston silversmith Paul Revere embarked on a crucial 13-mile journey to warn colonial militia about British troop movements. His midnight ride helped mobilize American forces for the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the beginning of the American Revolution.

April 19, 1775

Battle of Lexington and Concord

The Battle of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. The conflict began when British troops attempted to seize colonial weapons in Concord, leading to armed confrontations with American militia forces.

May 10, 1775

Second Continental Congress First Meeting

The Second Continental Congress convened on May 10, 1775, at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, marking a crucial turning point in American history. This assembly brought together 56 delegates from 12 colonies and established the foundation for American independence.