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French and Indian War
Went on for 9 years but is called the seven year war, it was the final colonial war -
Proclamation of 1763
End of the French and Indian war. Used to calm the fear of the indians -
The Sugar Act
Tax on Sugar and Molasses -
The Stamp Act
First government attempt to assert government authority of colonies. -
The Declaratory Act
An act stating that great Britain has all authority of the colonies. -
The Townsend Revenue Act
Taxes on glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and tea were applied with the design of raising £40,000 a year for the administration of the colonies. -
Boston Non-importation Agreement
Act making colonist unable to import goods and pay taxes -
The Boston Massacre
Colonist riot against British soldiers and the British soldier fire at a crowed and kill five people. -
The Gaspee Affair
A ship called the gaspee was baited into shallow waters and attacked -
The Boston Tea Party
The colonist throw tea boxes into the water because of the anger the taxes have given them -
The Association
The prohibition of trade with Britain -
The Galloway's Plan
The first order of business for the first continental congress -
The Second Continental Congress
The second continental congress was a convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies -
George Washington
George Washington is named the commander in chief -
U.S Constitution
The U.S Constitution is signed
