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French and Indian War
The first phase of war was a sheer disaster for Britain. The French struck 60 miles within Philadelphia. The Americans believed that Britain was not making the proper commitment to North America. -
Proclamation of 1763
It was issued to revolt Native Americans. They forbade citizens and colonial government from buying land from the Native Americans. It was intended to protect the colonists from the Native Americans and vice versa -
Stamp Act
The British restricted movement west. Violators did not receive trial by a jury. British began levying taxes on the American colonists. -
Tea Act
The Crown had attempted to tax colonies on several different occasions, while two were still being collected on sugar and tea. One ill-fated customs ships called the Gaspee was burnt down by angry Rhode Islanders. Tension was placed on both sides. -
Boston Tea Party
The governor let three ships carry in the tea. 342 chests of tea were thrown into the water. The people who did it disguised themselves as Native Americans -
Intolerable Acts
342 chests of tea was dumped into the sea. The people who did it disguised themselves and Native Americans. The people who did it did not take responsibility. -
Declaration of Independence
A group of 5 people including Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. They were hoping that the Americans would join the patriot cause.
