To solve the problem of arranging the events in chronological order, we need to know the dates associated with each event. Here is a list of the events and their corresponding dates:
1.
The Sugar Act - 1764
2.
The Stamp Act - 1765
3.
The Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770
4.
The Townshend Acts - June 29, 1767
5.
The Boston Tea Party - December 16, 1773
6.
The Declaration of Independence is signed - July 4, 1776
7.
The First Continental Congress is formed - September 5, 1774
8.
George Washington is appointed general and Commander-in-Chief of the new Continental Army - June 15, 1775
9.
The British troops arrive in Boston - 1768
10.
The Proclamation of 1763 - October 7, 1763
11.
King George III invests the new king of Great Britain - 1760 (Note: This event is not directly related to the American Revolution but is included for completeness.)
12.
The "shot heard 'round the world" is fired - April 19, 1775 (This refers to the Battles of Lexington and Concord.)
13.
Samuel Adams is elected to the Committee of Correspondence - 1772
Chronological Order:
1.
The Proclamation of 1763 - October 7, 1763
2.
The Sugar Act - 1764
3.
The Stamp Act - 1765
4.
The Townshend Acts - June 29, 1767
5.
Samuel Adams is elected to the Committee of Correspondence - 1772
6.
The Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770
7.
The British troops arrive in Boston - 1768
8.
The Boston Tea Party - December 16, 1773
9.
The "shot heard 'round the world" is fired - April 19, 1775
10.
The First Continental Congress is formed - September 5, 1774
11.
George Washington is appointed general and Commander-in-Chief of the new Continental Army - June 15, 1775
12.
The Declaration of Independence is signed - July 4, 1776
13.
King George III invests the new king of Great Britain - 1760 (This event is not directly related to the American Revolution.)
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
1. The Proclamation of 1763 \\
2. The Sugar Act \\
3. The Stamp Act \\
4. The Townshend Acts \\
5. Samuel Adams is elected to the Committee of Correspondence \\
6. The Boston Massacre \\
7. The British troops arrive in Boston \\
8. The Boston Tea Party \\
9. The "shot heard 'round the world" is fired \\
10. The First Continental Congress is formed \\
11. George Washington is appointed general and Commander-in-Chief of the new Continental Army \\
12. The Declaration of Independence is signed \\
13. King George III invests the new king of Great Britain
}
\]
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