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French and Indian War
The British wanted more land in the new world. Not only did the
British want land but France and the Indians. The British and the French both wanted to take land from the Indians. -
Proclamation of 1763
This was an act to keep the colonist settling further towards the Appalachian mountains The British were worried that the colonist were trying to expand and break away. -
Stamp Act
This act required colonists to pay for an official stamp when they bought paper items. The British were trying to tax the colonists because they were protecting them and fighting wars. -
The Tea Act
The British found that the India tea company wasn’t selling its tea so they shipped it to America. The British were trying to find another to stop illegal smuggling of tea by selling this cheap tea. -
Intolerable Acts
The British prime minister was furious about the
Boston tea party so he Punished them with laws
The British were mad and lost a lot of money so they wanted to try and get the new world back in order -
Boston Tea Party
Colonist dressed up as Indians bordered English ships and dumped many pounds of tea. I thought this was a big act that showed the British how they felt and was a turning point in the revolution. -
Declaration of Independence
This means that America was free from British and they have the right to do what they want.I was happy that America is now free from the British and now we won’t have to pay taxes anymore.
