causes of the american revolution

proclamation of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

Proclamation of 1763 oct 7 1763
The Parliament signed a paper for the colonies to pay taxes for sugar to help pay for the money they lost from the war.
Another fact is that by passing this tax didn't just affect sugar, it also affected coffee, textiles, indigo, and wines. As a result of the sugar act, the colonists couldn't pay for the increased taxes so they smuggled.

The Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

The stamp act march 22 1765
Parliament passed a tax for the colonies to pay taxes on sugar. To help pay for the money they lost in the war. By passing this tax. It doesn't just affect sugar it also affected coffee, textilles, indigo and wine. As a result of the Sugar Act there was an increase in smuggling throughout boston.

The Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

The stamp act march 22 1765
The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament. This tax required colonists to pay a tax on everything they printed on paper. The British felt good about this tax because the colonies were receiving a benefit of the British troops and needed to help pay for the expenses, the colonists didn't feel the same way because they felt it was unfair to tax their goods.

The Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

The Boston massacre march 5 1770
During the Boston massacre a group of peaceful protesters were protesting and a group of british officers opened fire after one was hit in the head with a stone.1 man was shot and killed. As everyone tried to run 4 more were shot dead.

The Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Boston Tea party december 16 1773
The Boston Tea Party occured when american patriots disguised as mohawk indians dumping 46 tons of tea into the boston harbor. Colonists were mad at the British because they were being taxed. This is where ‘no taxation without representation” comes from.

Intolerable acts

May 20, 1774

Intolerable acts may 20 1774
These were laws passed by the government Parliament to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea party. One law allowed English soldiers to invade the homes of colonists. Another law closed down the Boston Harbor. Colonists were outraged and refused to follow these laws.