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Proclamation of 1763
This proclamation did not allow colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. The Britisih government feared conflict between colonists and Native Americans would lead -
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Roads of Revolution
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Quartering Act
Parliament passed the Quartering Act. Parliament was a cost-saving measure that made the colonies house British soldiers, and provide them with goods. -
Stamp Act
Parliament passed the Stamp Act. This law made all legal documents to carry an official Stamp Act -
Townsend Act
Parliament passed Charles Townsend's Act known as Parliament. Townshed Act first suspended New York's assembly until they agreed to provide housing for troops. The others placed duties, Import taxes, ect. -
Tea Act and Boston Tea Party
The sons of Liberty organized the Boston Tea Party . The Boston Tea Party is a protest against the Tea party is protected against the Tea Act that took place all over the Colonies. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the revolutionary war. 700 British troops reached Lexington and were confronted by70 militiamen. Also, British Troops marched to concord to destroy supplies. -
Olive Branch Petition
Olive Branch Petition was sent to the British king by the Americans. The petition asked the king to restore harmony between Britian and the Colonies, but the king rejects him and blocks American Ships from leaving the ports. -
Declaration of Independence
On July 4 , 1776, the continental Congress adopts the declaration of independence, which proclaims independence of the colonies. The Declaration of Independence claims that people have rights that government cannot take away, and if government does not follow these rights, it losses its right to govern.