Question

What events led to the American Revolution, and what role did South Carolina play before and during the war?

Answer 1

Answer:

>The Stamp Act (March 1765)

>The Townshend Acts (June-July 1767)

>The Boston Massacre (March 1770)

>The Boston Tea Party (December 1773)

Explanation:

The road leading up to the American Revolution didn't happen overnight. It took several years and many events to push the colonists to a point where they wanted to fight for their independence. Also, South Carolina assisted North Carolina with considerable numbers of militia when the British attacked Lexington and Concord in 1775.