American Revolution Timeline Activity
Name:
Date:
Assignment:
Create a timeline over the following important events leading up to the
American Revolution. The timeline will need to look as follows:
1. Find the dates corresponding with each event and place them in
chronological order, This may be written or typed, but must be neat
2. Briefly describe the significance of each event on the timeline.
3. You must include at least the following events, if you would like to include
others from your notes, you are welcome to do so.
Examples of Important Events leading up to the American Revolution
 French and Indian War
 Common Sense by Thomas Paine
 Stamp Act
 Boston Tea Party
 Battle of Lexington and Concord
 Sons of Liberty
 Boston Massacre
 Coercive/Intolerable Acts
 Committees of Correspondence