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  • French & Indian War

    French & Indian War
    The French and Indian War also known as the Seven Years' War was a conflict between Great
    Britain and France. The war's conflict was the reason for territorial disputes in North America.
  • The Proclamation of 1763

    The Proclamation of 1763
    The Proclamation of 1763 was an order issued by King George lll of Great Britain after the
    French and Indian War. The Proclamation of 1763 was issued to regulate the westward expansion of
    British colonists into Native American territories by establishing a boundary along the Appalachian
    mountains.
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act
    The Sugar Act was a law passed by the parliament of Great Britain in 1764. The purpose of
    the Sugar Act was to raise revenue from the American colonies to help pay off the debt After the French &
    Indian war ended.
  • stamp event

    stamp event
    The Stamp Act was a law passed by the Parliament of Great Britain in 1765 that imposed taxes on the
    American Colonies. This required colonist to purchase special stamped paper for every legal document,
    newspaper, etc.
  • Townshend Act

    Townshend Act
    The Townshend Act was a series of laws passed by the Parliament of Great Britain. The
    reason these laws were passed was to impose taxes on goods in the American colonies such as glass,
    and paper.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    The Boston Massacre was a battle between British soldiers clashing with the colonists which
    resulted in the soldiers firing at the colonists, death being the aftermath. The Battle was caused by the
    anger of colonists fighting for taxation.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party
    The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that took place in Boston, in 1773. It was carried
    out by American Colonist n response to the Tea Act imposed by the British Government.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The Declaration of Independence was a document to make break or cut it from British rule
    and establish themselves as independent States.
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    It was the first constitution of the US adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777.
  • The signing of the constitution

    The signing of the constitution
    The signing of The Consitution was when the delegates signed the United States constitution