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French and Indian war
The French and Indian war was a conflict between France and Britain in North America , part of a larger Global struggle known as the Seven years war. The colonist reacted with initial support, but later grew resentful due to the increased taxes and restrictions imposed to pay for the war. -
Sugar act
The sugar act was a British law that imposed a tax on sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies, it was aiming to raise revenue to help pay off the war and to regulate trade. The colonist reacted with strong opposition, viewing it as a threat to their economic freedoms and a violation of their rights. -
Stamp act
The stamp act was a British law that required colonist to purchase a stamp for every printed paper piece that they use, this included newspapers, legal documents, and even playing cards just to raise revenue for Britain. The colonist reacted within intense, outrage, and they put together protest, boycott, and even forming groups just to resist the act. -
Declaratory act
The declaratory act was a British law asserting the parliaments authority to legislate for the American colonies. The colonist were suspicious and alarmed, interpreting it as a clear indication that Britain was going to push their will on the colonies without consent. -
Townshend Act
The Townshend act Was a series of British laws that imposed duties on common products imported to America, such as glass paper, paint, and tea. The colonist reacted with a bunch of anger and resistance, including more boycott of British goods. -
Tea Act
The tea act was a British law designed to aid the East India Company, which was struggling at the time to allow it to sell T directly to America, which would bypass colonial merchants. The colonists were furious and were not having another tax put on them so they retaliated With the Boston tea party where they dumped a bunch of tea into the Boston Harbor . -
Revolutionary War
The revolutionary war was a conflict between Great Britain and its 13 American colonies, this victory declared independence as the United States of America. The colonist reacted with determination and resilience formed armies and alliances, and they endured hardship in order to win this war.