American Revolution

  • French And Indian War

    French And Indian War

    This war was a series of military engagements between Britain and France.
  • Proclamation Act

    Proclamation Act

    Acquisition of French territory in North America after the end of the French and Indian War
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    colonial merchants had been required to pay a tax for the sugar they got.
  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act

    American colonies to provide the British soldiers with any needed accommodations and housing.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used.
  • Townshend act

    Townshend act

    series of measures introduced into the English Parliament.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    British Army soldiers shot and killed people while under attack by a mob.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    was a political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Edenton Tea Party

    Edenton Tea Party

    was a political protest in Edenton, North Carolina, in response to the Tea Act.
  • Intolerable Acts

    Intolerable Acts

    were harsh laws passed by the British Parliament.