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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a fight between French and British forces over land in the New World, both sides having support from a few native tribes. The colonists resented the outcome of this war because it increased death, taxes, and control over the colonies afterwards. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act reducded the tax price on molasses, but added taxes to several other goods that the colonies often imported. Evidently, this upsetmany colonists who were already financially struggling. -
Stamp Act
This act imposed a tax on all paper documents, a feeble attempt to pull Britain out of debt. This act curated extreme rage and desire to revolt, many colonists resorted to violent mobs. -
Declaratory Act
This act was an addition to the Stamp Act's repeal. Instead of loosening restrictions on the colonies, the hold Britian had on America grew stronger. The colonists feared total loss of control and a steep decline in leftover wages. -
Townshend Act
The Townshend Act placed high taxes on several goods being imported to America. The colonists despised this Act as it made them feel powerless, like there was no point to escaping Britain. -
Tea Act
British Parliament used the tea act to reduce taxation on British imported tea, immediately giving them a boost in the tea market. Colonists were upset by this, eventually leading to the Boston Tea Party. -
Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War was the final fight between America and Great Britain, the American goal being independance from the clutches of Britain. Colonists supported the war, desperate for an escape from the overbearing British Parliament.
