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Fort Necessity
A surprise attack from Britain led by George Washington on a French fort created sparks and a opportunity for war. -
Fort Duquesne
As Britain approached Fort Duquesne to claim it, colonial soldiers warned the commander( General Bradrock) that they will be ambushed, but the commander didn't listen. They were ambushed by France and its Native allies and half of British men were killed. This was a setback that Britain had to endure. -
The start of French and Indian War
After many encounters of tension between Britain and France for land, Britain officially declares war on France. -
Capturing of Quebec
With the help of General James that was appointed by Britain's prime minister, Britain took over the capital of France with another surprise attack. After another loss France was too weak to defend their territories. -
Fall of Montreal
The loss of Quebec was a burden on France, this led to their other major city, Montreal to fall. -
France surrenders
France ceded their territories to Britain. This gave Britain control of all territory east of Mississippi. -
Proclamation of 1763
Britain banned colony settlements west of Appalachian mountains with the intention to prevent war coming. This angered colonists and they rebelled against the proclamation. It also caused colonies to unite. -
The Sugar Act
After the war, Britain was in debt so they decided to pay it off by taxing the colonists without acknowledging the colonists say on it. One of the first one was the sugar Act. The sugar Act taxed molasses and made consequences for smuggling more strict. -
The Stamp Act
To raise more money, Britain puts taxes on paper products and documents without acknowledging colonists. This caused the start of protests among the colonists against all these taxes. Colonists began to indulge in petitions to the king, and boycotting products. -
The Quartering Act
To save money on soldiers, Britain passed a rule that colonists and citizens must house, feed, and supply British soldiers. Again without acknowledging colonists opinion which is angering them. -
Townshend act
Britain puts taxes on everyday essentials like tea, paper, lead, glass, and paper. -
Boston Massacre
A crowd of colonists were yelling and throwing things at the line of British soldiers. A soldier fell from a thrown object and his gun went off causing the rest of the soldiers to shoot at the unarmed crowd of colonists. This made colonists create groups called Committees of Correspondence to discuss Britains actions. -
Tea Act
Britain allowed East Indian British Company to sell their tea directly to colonies at a low price plus tax. -
Boston Tea party
Sons of liberty dress and Native Americans and dump tea into the sea.