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End of the French and Indian War
The Treaty of Paris marked the end of the French and Indian War, and the beginning of raised taxes in the American Colonies to pay off the price of the war. Image Source: davidrwagner.com -
Proclimation of 1763
Prohibited the settlement of land west of the Appalachain Mountains. This law was essentially ignored by colonists. Image Source: beaconlearningcenter.com -
Sugar Act
Tax on coffee, indago, and certain wines. Colonists considered this to be the first revenue tax, considering Mercantilism; or the control of trade to ensure military security. The money from the taxes was thought to fund the British troops in the colonies. Images Source: dietsindetails.com fashionjeans.asia publicdomainpictures.net hawkhavenvin.wordpress.com -
Stamp Act
This was the first to directly tax colonists. Placed on all paper prodcts, the money supposedly was used to fund british troops stationed in America. This taxation was not approved by the American legislatures. This is a form of virtual represtentation. America was virtually represented in the King's court, however they did not represent America as they needed to be represented, but as the King wanted them to be. Image Source:hoover.archives.gov -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts taxed many different imported goods such as glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and most importantly, tea. These acts sparked a "non-importation" agreement between the colonists in which they refused to buy goods imported from England. Also, this was thought to have sparked the Boston Tea Party. Image Source: cr-cath.pvt.k12.ia.us -
Boston Massacre
British Army troops killed 5 colonists, and wounded 6 others. This event attributed to the colonists' push towards independence. Image Source: ushistory.org -
Boston Tea Party
In retaliation to the unnecessarily increased taxes on tea, colonists of Boston, Maryland seized 345 chests of tea and dumped them into the Boston Harbor during a midnight raid. Image Source: socialisme.nu -
Intolerable Acts
Boston Port Bill: closed Boston ports to everything except British ships
Quartering Act: Colonists were required to house British troops
Administration of Justice Act: British Officials could not be tried in colonial courts for crimes
Massachusetts Government Act: British Governer was in charge of all meetings in Boston
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Olive Branch Petition
A document sent to the king in an attempt to assert colonist's rights, but remain loyal to the king. The king refused to read it, and stated it was a sign of rebellion Image Source: utasummer2009americanrevolution.blogspot. -
Common Sense
Originally published anonymously, Common Sense by Thomas Paine argued for independence. Image Source: en.wikipedia.org -
Declaration of Independence
This marked our independence. Annually celebrated as the day we became our own country. The Declaration of Independence was signed by many well known men, known as our founding fathers. The most famous of these are Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Thomas Jefferson. Image Source: history.com -
Battle of Yorktown
The final battle of the revolutionary war, this battle was won by America with help from the French. This marked the end of salutary neglect. No longer could Britian ignore the parliament's decisions, as Britain no longer had power over the colonists. Image Source: en.wikipedia.org
