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French and Indian War
The French and Indian war started when Governor Dinwiddie decided to sell the French land for more money. This starts when George Washington takes the first shot. Soon the British won and the Colonists had to pay for the war because they were in debt, which ended up going downhill. -
The Proclamation Line of 1763
The proclamation Line started when the British Parliament established a border aligned with the Appalachian Mountains.This separated the Colonists from unhappy Natives in the West. In order to control war dept it became illegal for colonists to cross this border. This made Colonists very angry. -
The Sugar Act
Colonists had to pay a three cent tax on refined sugar. This took place to help pay dept on the French and Indian war. The British Parliament were the ones who passed the Sugar Act. The Colonists were very angry that there was no representation so the Colonists started this chant "No Taxation Without Representation" -
The Stamp Act
English troops were sent out to protect the newly won land from the French. England believed Colonists should pay to support the troops. A stamp was placed on all important document, such as court papers, newspapers, pamphlets, almanacs, and playing cards. This showed that tax had been placed on these paper items. -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend acts were laws to raise money and help pay dept, Also to show that England had power. Items were taxed such as paper, glass, paint, and tea. Colonists rebelled and complained in public, boycotted the items, and sometimes smuggled imports. They stopped these acts in 1770 due to pressure. All acts stopped except tax on tea. -
Boston Massacre
A crowd of Colonists confronted 8 British Soldiers and Threatened them. They threw snow balls, sticks, stones, and called them Lobster Scoundrels. One of the soldiers was hit by a flying object and fired. The captain continued to yell hold your fire. When smoke cleared 5 Colonists lay dead and many more injured. -
The Committee Of Correspondence
Samuel Adams, The Sons Of Liberty founded the Committee Of Correspondence. Many Colonies formed and the aim was to share information throughout Colonies. It was the first attempt to maintain communication throughout the Colonies. This helped form bonds. Relationships fell apart and each colony formed their own to send out what their Colonies were doing to resist the British. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Tea Act was created to help to East India Company who were struggling to sell their tea. When the tea ships arrived in New York and Philadelphia the Colonists sent the ships right back to England. In Charleston they left the tea to rot on the docks. In Boston the governor allowed to ships to dock, however, the Colonists prevented to ships from unloading. The same day about 60 men dressed up at Mohawk Indians boarded the ships and dumped 342 crates over the side of the ship. -
The Intolerable Acts
The English Government was so furious they made the Intolerable Acts. First ports closed until the tea destroyed in the tea party was payed for. Many jobs, stores, and businesses were out of business. The next act was if a British soldier was arrested for murder he was send to England for trial which resulted in very Bias sides in court. The third act was that the Colonists had to house and feed the British soldiers. The last act was the Colonists lost the right to govern themselves. -
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The First Continental Congress
The thirteen Colonies met at Carpenter Hall in Philadelphia. The members consisted of George Washington, John Adams, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Samuel Adams, and many more. These members sent out a petition to King George lll. This petition stated that they were still loyal to their king and to England, and expressed Parliament was unfair and Colonies should stop importing goods. -
Battles of Lexington an Concord
British troops arrived in Lexington and saw 60 militiamen. These men were ambushed by 700 British soldiers, no one knew who took the first shot. it was known as "The Shot Heard Around The World". Eight militiamen lay dead and no Redcoats dead at the time. After that around 2 thousand men gathered and shot at the British on their way back to Boston. 250 British men were dead and 90 militiamen dead. This was the spark needed to begin the American Revolution.
