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AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE

By Jyrron Wall

  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War
    Was a simple act of defense from the natives they were afraid their land would be taken

  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act
    Placed a tax on molasses and other specific goods that could be exported to Britain.

  • Stamp ACT

    Stamp ACT
    An attempt of authority by the british parliament, by taxing American colonists

  • Townshend Acts

    Townshend Acts
    Raising revenue in colonies to pay the salaries of the governors and judges

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    A crowd rebelling against the townshend acts and were killed by troops

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Boston officials refusing to be taxed on the tea to britain was boarded by troops who dumped the tea in the Boston Harbor

  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act
    Colonists were required to provide housing for soldiers

  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress
    Colonists were upset about intolerable acts and taxes

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Urging colonies to throw out tyranny.(equality)