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French And American Revolution
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French and Indian War
This war between Britain and France ended with the victorious British deeply in debt and demanding more revenue from the colonies. With the defeat of the French, the colonies became less dependent on Britain for protection. -
Proclimation of 1763
Prohibited settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains. -
Stamp Act
Required tax stamps on many items and documents including playing cards, newspapers, and marriage licenses. -
Boston Massacre
The colonists and British soldiers openly clashed in Boston. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of colonists disguised as Indians dumped tea overboard from three ships in Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
These were passed in response to the Boston Tea Party and placed restrictions on the colonists including outlawing town meetings and the closing of Boston Harbor. -
First Continental Congress
In response to the Intolerable Acts, 12 of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia from September-October, 1774. One of the main results of this was the creation of The Association calling for a boycott of British goods. -
Lexington and Concord
In April, British troops were ordered to Lexington and Concord to seize stores of colonial gunpowder and to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock. At Lexington, open conflict occurred and eight Americans were killed. At Concord, the British troops were forced to retreat with the loss of 70 men. This was the first instance of open warfare. -
Second Continental Congress
All 13 colonies were represented at this meeting in Philadelphia beginning May. The colonists still hoped that their grievances would be met by King George III. George Washington was named head of the Continental Army. -
Bunker Hill
This major victory for the Colonists resulted in George III proclaiming the colonies in rebellion. -
Townshend Acts
These taxes were imposed to help make the colonial officials independent of the colonists and included duties on glass, paper, and tea.
