-
reaches 275,000 population
The Anglo population in the English colonies in America reaches 275,000, with Boston (pop. 7000) as the largest city, followed by New York (pop. 5000). -
Stamp act
The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. Ships papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed. The money collected by the Stamp Act was to be used to help pay the costs of defending and protecting the American frontier near the Appalachian Mountains. 10,000 troops were to be stationed on the -
boston tea party
In the spring of 1773, the East India Company had a large amount of surplus tea on hand. To aid the failing company, thwart the smuggling of Dutch tea, and reassert its authority to levy taxes on the colonies, Parliament authorized the Tea Act on 10 May 1773. Tea sold in America would carry no duty for the East India Company; instead, the tea would be taxed at the point of entry in colonial ports. Consignees, or special agents, were appointed in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Charlesto -
bosten port bill passes
The Boston Port Act intentionally passed to punish all the residents of Massachusetts rather than those responsible for the destruction and economic loss during the Tea Party Protest. -
decration of independence
We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. But July 4, 1776 wasn't the day that the Continental Congress decided to declare independence -
battle of north yankton
general washington commanding 17,000 french and continental troops begins the site known as the battle of noth yankton against the british. -
peace treaty with great britain
continal congress of the united states officially ratifies the preliminary peace treaty with great britain. -
the u.s Constitution signed
The Constitution was written and signed in 1787. It was a charter of government that came to be ratified by the states, and it continues to be the supreme law of the land.
