Parliament passes Sugar Act and Currency Act. British Parliament passes the Stamp Act. Parliament passes Declaratory Act asserting its right to tax the colonies. Townshend Acts passed, enumerating certain articles for taxes. British reinforcements arrive in Boston.
Tensions reach peak but hostilities avoided.
First Continental Congress forms American militia units. American Revolution begins with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Montgomery is killed in action. France and Spain promise assistance.