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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a war between Great Britain and France. They battled over many territories in North America leading to Great Britian winning this war. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was on March 22, 1765. This Act happened because British colonists were taxing everything to raise more money for Britain. -
The Quatering Act
The Quartering Act required people to house British forces free of charge. This also meant letting them eat, drink, and do anything for the British forces in their towns or villages. This was also another Intolerable Act. -
TownShend Act
The Townshend Act initiated taxes on glass,lead, paint, paper, and tea. This Act happened on July 29, 1767. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a riot were british colonist and Boston colonist battled and chased each other.Killing a lot of people. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the British parliament's tax on tea." No taxation without representation". -
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The Coercive(Intolerable)Acts
The Intolerable Acts acted against rebellious American colonies. The most rebellious colony was Massachusetts. -
The Boston Port Act
The Boston Port Act(03/31/1774) was one of the 4 Intolerable Acts. This act closed the port from all commerce and ordered the citizens to pay a hefty fine. This led to the Boston Tea Party. (I put in on April 1st,1774 so it would fit in the time span) -
The Massachusetts Government Act
The Massachusetts Act was one of the Intolerable Acts. This act gave Governor Gen.Thomas Gage authority to repeal the Massachusetts colony's charter. This reduced colonial control over the government. -
The Administration of Justice Act
The Administration Act ensured a fair trial for any British official who was charged with offenses while upholding the law quelling protests in Massachusetts Bay Colony. This act was one Intolerable Act. -
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First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress formally declared that colonists should have the same rights as Englishmen. This led to the intolerable Acts. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was when the colony of Massachusetts fought and outnumbered British troops. They fought for their independence.