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Slave revolt in New York City
New York city had more enslaved people than any other city. In 1712, dozens of slaves revolted, starting fires and killing whites. The militia captured 27 Africans and executed most of them. Six, however, committed suicide. A black code was later passed to regulate the behavior of free and enslaved Africans. -
Founding of New Orleans
New Orleans was founded by Jean- Baptiste Le Moyne, sieur de Bienville. It quickly became the capital of the Louisiana colony, which encompassed much of the interior of the North American continent. -
Stono Rebellion
About 20 enslaved Africans attacked a store in Stono. They took weapons and killed the shop owners. After that they moved south and collected more recruits along the way. In just a few days they burned 6 plantations and killed about 2 dozen whites. They continues to free enslaved people as they moved south, but armed militia men eventually caught up with them and killed most of the rebels. -
Albany Plan of Union
The Albany Plan of Union called for colonies to band together , headed by a president appointed by the king. There would be 2- 7 delegates from each colonial assembly to a grand council that would have legislative power. Unfortunately the plan was rejected. -
French and Indian War
Both sides wanted control of the Ohio river valley because whoever had it under their jurisdiction would be able to control the entire continent because of its importance. The French ended up claiming the Ohio river valley and sending George Washington and his troops home in defeat. -
A new British king
King George the second was found dead by one of his servants. His artery had ruptured His 22 year old grandson, George the third, then became King. He was known to be insecure but he became a strong- willed leader and oversaw the military defeat of France and Spain in the Seven Years War. -
Proclamation Act of 1763
This act drew an imaginary line across the Appalachian Mountains from Canada to Georgia. Americans weren't allowed to go west of the line to make sure the Indians weren't disturbed. This was all to help keep peace with the Indians. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
Indians upset that the french gave their ancestral land to the British fought back and captured many British forts. The British commander ordered that blankets with smallpox be circulated among the Indians. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris gave Britain control of Frances territories east of the Mississippi River. France was left with no territory on the North American continent. Great Britain came out as the greatest empire in the world. -
Currency Act of 1764
The colonies had a long shortage of "hard" money because it was kept flowing overseas to pay debts to England. Many colonies had their own paper money but it couldn't be used in other colonies. British merchants didn't want to be played with money that fluctuated in value so much so the Currency Act was passed. Colonies couldn't coin or print money, but all payments for imported British goods had to be payed in gold or silver coins.