The Patriot Resource: Lexington and Concord

Lexington and Concord

Timeline: 1765
March 22 - The Stamp Act is passed by Parliament.
October 7 - Stamp Act Congress; New York City.
November 1 - The Stamp Act takes effect.

1766
March 18 - Parliament repeals the Stamp Act.
May 1 - Stamp Act Repeal takes effect.

1767
July 2 - The Townshend Act is passed by Parliament.
November 20 - The Townshend Act takes effect.

1768
October 1 - British soldiers occupy Boston, Massachusetts.

1769
September 5 - Coffee House Brawl in Boston, Massachusetts.

1770
March 5 - Boston Massacre.
April 12 - The Townshend Act is repealed by Parliament.

1773
May 10 - The Tea Act is passed by Parliament.
December 16 - Boston Tea Party

1774
March - Parliament passes Intolerable (Coercive) Acts.
May 20 - Administration of Justice Act takes effect.
May 20 - Massachusetts Government Act takes effect.
June 1 - Boston Port Bill takes effect.
September 5 - First Continental Congress convenes.

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