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French and Indian War 1754-1763
War between french and great britain for control of land east of Mississippi river. British reason for war was to gain control of Ohio river valley to settle farther. The colonists reaction was they were happy because they might get to settle out more. -
Treaty of Paris
Stated that Britain got all land east of the Mississippi river. The British reason was to expand their territory into the Ohio river valley. The colonists reaction was happy because they won the war. -
Proclamation of 1763
Didnt allow colinists to go past the appalachian moutains because of money issues. The British reason was so they didnt have problems with the native americans. The colinists reaction was they were angry because they couldnt settle west. -
Sugar Act
The sugar act was a law placed on sugar and molasses purchased by the colinists. The british reason was to get money from the colinists. The colonists reaction was they were angry. -
Stamp Act
The stamp act was a law put on the use of paper and other paper objects. The british reason was to get even more money to pay for troops. The colinists reaction was angry then happy when it ws repealed. -
Writs of Assistance
It was a law placed on the colonists that customs officials could search ships at will for illeagal products. The british reason was to see what was beind shiped in and out. The colonists reaction was they thought their privacy was being invaded. -
townshend acts
It was a tax on house hold items such as glass gold and other furnitures. The british reason was to get more money for mother land. The colinists reaction was they were mad. -
Quartering act
Law passed that american colinists had to house british soldiers and supply them with shelter, food and supplies. The british reason was so they didnt have to pay for the soldiers. Colinists reaction was that they were mad. -
Boston Massacure
It was an angry mob that attacked british soldiers and 5 died. The british reason was self defense. Colonists reaction was angry and scared. -
Tea act
Law passed on purchase of tea. British reason was to get more money. The colonist reaction was the boston tea party -
Boston tea party
On dec. 6 sons of liberty dumped 90,000 pds. of tea into the boston harbor. The britishreason was to tax more people with tea. Colonist reaction was justified. -
1st continental congress
assembly held in philidalphia that banned all trade with britain, each colony had to train troops. Patrick henry excepted the war and gave famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech at the virginia house of burgesses. -
Intolerable acts
British passed law that colinists could not hold town meetings for government. The british reason is to make colonists angry. Colonists reaction was tarring and feathering on officials. -
"Give me Liberty" speech
Patrick Henry gave the speech at the virginia house of burgesses stating that it is the peoples duty that if we feel like our lifes are threatened that we should do something about it. Colonists reaction was get fired up for upcoming war. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
700 troups reached Lexington While only 70 militia men were waiting to drive british back. No one knows who shot but Ralph Emerson coined it as theshow heard around the world. British reason was to capture lexington and concord. Colonist reaction was they were worried. -
2nd continental congress
assembly held in philidalphia that decided to form the Continental armyand name Washington as general. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British army was stationed at the top of bunker hill waiting for the american militias to arrive. One of the generals stated that "you do not shoot untill you see the whites of their eyes.' The british reason was to win and gain control of more territory. Colonists reaction was doughtful. -
FT. Ticonderoga
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Common Sense
Thomas Paine stated in his book that we shouldnt be govered by a little island thousands of miles away. Colonist reaction was to side with america. -
Decleration of Independence
Document written by thomas jefferson that annonced their freedom from britain. Took thomas jefferson 2 weeks to colmplete and be signed. Colonists reaction was happy. -
battle of new york
british wanted to capture new york, british attacked washingtons army and inflicted HEAVY damage to army. Washington avoided capture and retreated to pennsylvania. -
battle of trenton
Washingtons army launched surprise attack on christmas across the delaware river and captured over 800 hesians and none died -
battle of saratoga
british general burgondye planned to cut off new england from rest of colonies but american general gates surrounded burgondye. He surrnedered whole army and this was the tuning point of the war. -
battle of princeton
Washingtons army captured over 300 british soldiers -
Winter at valley forge 1777-1778
when washington had to station and train his troops in the harsh cold winter in pennsylvania. many died of frostbite deseiase and starvation.
