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Salutary Neglect (Start)
It started in 1607 and ended in 1763. It left the colonists to look after their own affairs without much control from Britain. Picture From: http://historyabdou.blogspot.com/ -
French and Indian War (Seven Years War)
This war began around January of 1754 and ended with the Treaty of France on February 10, 1763. Began in Ohio Valley where both French and the British had land. When it spread to Europe it was then known as the Seven Years War. After this war Britain started to control what the colonists were doing in order to raise revenue which was the start of the path to the american revolution. Picture From: http://familypedia.wikia.com/wiki/Category:French_and_Indian_War -
Sugar Act
On this date parliament passed the sugar act which placed taxes mainly on sugar Picture From: http://www.webanswers.com/politics/law-ethics/what-was-the-sugar-act-91a9ed -
Currency Act
The British assumed control over the colonials currency system Picture From: http://stephansmithfx.com/explanations/currency/ -
Stamp Act
They were required to pay taxes on every piece of printed paper that they used Picture From: http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm -
Quartering Act
Were ordered to house and quarter british soldiers Picture From: http://www.xtimeline.com/evt/view.aspx?id=746719 -
Declaratory Act
This act passed by parliament that enforced british rule and said that they were allowed to impose taxes Picture From: http://www.xtimeline.com/evt/view.aspx?id=378143 -
Townshend Acts
The townshend acts imposed taxes on items such as glass, paint, paper, and tea. Picture From:http://www.britannica.com -
Boston Massacre
The killing of 5 colonists by the British Picture From: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part2/2h3147b.html -
Boston Tea Party
In order to rebel against taxes and importation of goods that were supposed to be taxed on they dumped the tea that was at the harbor. Picture From: http://ellenmasalsky.edu.glogster.com/boston-tea-party/ -
First Continental Congress
The first continental congress was held on September 5, 1774 and lasted until October 26, 1774. It was held because colonists were upset about taxes and the Intolerable Acts. Picture From: http://www.usfca.edu/fac_staff/conwell/revolution/congress.htm -
Signing of the Declaration of Independance
Explained why the colonies wanted to seperate from Britain. Picture From: http://www.mrnussbaum.com/history/doc.htm
