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Proclamation of 1763
The proclamation prohibited the colonists from moving west of a certain line that marked the edge of the Indian Reserve. The colonists felt resentment and had failure to comply to the action. -
Sugar act
the sugar act taxed all sugar to promote British trade, but it was less than the molasses act that was about to expire. In response to this the colonists experimented with boycotts. -
Currency act
The currency act was passed to create a common currency in the colonies so trade was easier. This caused the colonists to feel resentment. -
Stamp act
Required a tax to be paid on every piece of printed paper used by the colonists. The colonists responded with petitions, boycott, and violence. -
Quartering act
Forced the colonists to house and nurture soldiers that fought in the French and Indian war. The act caused the colonists to protest in assemblies. -
Repeal of Stamp act and passage of Declaratory act
Stated that the Parliament had absolute power over the colonies and could enforce anything on them. Since the stamp act was repealed the colonists were rejoicing, however they ignored the declaratory act. -
Townshend acts
The Townshend Acts created a tax on goods imported from England by American merchants. This resulted in the colonists boycotting, petitioning, also having newspaper attacks. -
Tea act
Granted the East India Company no taxes when shipping to America so they could bypass the middlemen. Resulted in the Boston Tea Party, protests, and boycotts. -
Coercive/intolerable acts
The intolerable acts was passed in order to punish the colonist for the Boston Tea Party. The colonists were angered as it involved three major acts. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battles were fought in the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy, and Cambridge. The battle was significant because it was the first battle of the Revolutionary war. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was in Charlestown, Boston, MA. It was significant even though it was fought over a year before the revolution even began. It sent a strong message to both the British and the Colonists of what the upcoming Revolutionary War would be like. -
Second continental congress
The second continental congress met in Philadelphia. It was significant because it was moving towards independence, adopting the US Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted in Pennsylvania at the Second Continental Congress meeting. It was significant because the 13 colonies were no longer under British rule. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was fought in Saratoga County, New York. It was significant because it was seen as a turning point in the war. It convinced potential foreign partners that America could win the war, and that it would be in their best interests to send aid. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was located in Yorktown, VA. This battle was significant because it was when the British surrendered to the American forces and ended the Revolutionary war. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed in Paris by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and the representatives of the United States of America, which ended the American Revolutionary War. The terms included that Great Britain acknowledging the Americans as their own independent state and government. Also listing the boundaries for the New Nation.
