The American Revolution (1765–1783) was an ideological and political movement in the Thirteen Colonies in what was then British America. The revolution culminated in the American …

Feb 11, 2025 · Historical events from year 1766. Learn about 15 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1766 or search by date or keyword.

The Great Rebellion of 1766, a short-lived outburst directed against the manor lords, was a symptom of the widespread discontent among the lower and middle classes. By contrast, …

Aug 1, 2015 · 1766 January : The New York assembly refuses to follow the terms of the Quartering Act, passed the previous year. March 18th : Westminster formally repeals the …

Timeline of the American Revolution — timeline of the political upheaval culminating in the 18th century in which Thirteen Colonies in North America joined together for independence from the …

April 3 – Seventeen days after the Stamp Act's repeal in London, news reaches America of the decision. [7] African slaves are imported directly into the American colony of Georgia for the …

Mar 17, 2025 · 1766-1767- The Townshend Act introduced new duties on imports of glass, lead, paper and tea to the colonies from Great Britain. The revenue was then used to pay for the …

Attempts to raise money by reforming colonial administration, enforcing tax laws, and placing troops in America led directly to conflict with colonists. By the mid-1770s, relations between …

The Declaratory Act was a law implemented by the British parliament in 1766. It stated that the British government had the complete authority to pass laws in the Thirteen Colonies, further …

Maintaining order in America was a significant challenge. Even with Britain's acquisition of Canada from France, the prospects of peaceful relations with the Native America tribes were …