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French - Indian War
When France and India fought together against England. -
King Goerge III
King Goerge II dies and then King Goerge III takes over his place. -
King George III issues proclamation
He drew a line to keep the colonists away so he didn't ned to protect them from the indians. Parliament made a law that colonists can settle the land west to the Appalachin Mountains. -
Sugar Act
When the Britsh taxed important goods like sugar, wine, etc. -
Stamp Act
Taxed paper materials like newspaper, important papers, etc. -
Townshend Act
Taxed glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea that the colonists had to import because they cannot produce them on their own. It allowed the british officials to search homes and businesses for smuggled goods. -
Boston Massacre
An event where the Britsh shot 5 civilians and injured 6. -
Tea Act
Said that the colonies could only buy tea from England and needed to pay taxes for it. -
Boston Tea Party
The colonists disguised as American- Indians and sank the ship which was carrying tea. -
Paul Revere
Paul Revere was sent by Dr. Joseph Warren to go to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Congress.