Fact Bank:

A. Parliament passes the sugar Act in 1764.

B. Following the Boston Tea Party, the Intolerable Acts pass a year later.

C. Two years later, the Townshend Acts impose new taxes on imported goods.

D. Parliament passes the Tea in 1773.

E. In 1765, the stamp Act places a tax on printed material.

F.Sons of Liberty organize in 1765.

G. Thomas Paine call for American action the following year in Common Sence.

H. Samuel Adams revives the Boston committee of correspondence in 1772 to circulate writing of grievance against Britain.

I. Three years later, George Washington is chosen to head the Continental Army. ​