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Proclamation of 1763
No settlement West of Appalachian Mountains. Colonists continued to move west onto Native American lands -
Sugar Act
A trade law enacted in an attempt to reduce smuggling. The colonists boycotted English products. -
Quartering Act
Colonists were authorized to house British soldiers. Colonists were angry that they had to supply British soldiers with food and a home -
Stamp Act
This act required colonists to purchase special stamped paper for all legal documents. The colonists united in their defiance and created a group called Sons of Liberty -
Repeal of Stamp Act
After months of protest, and an appeal by Benjamin Franklin, parliament voted to repeal the Stamp Act -
Declaratory Act
Parliament declares it has free and total legislative power over colonies. Colonists ignored in celebration over repeal of the Stamp Act -
Townshend Act/Duties
Established indirect taxes on goods imported from Britain. Colonists reaction: No importation of British good; newspapers attack British policy -
Boston Massacre
A clash between British colonists and colonists. Colonists were largely outrage at what they saw as a vicious attack on unarmed civilians -
Boston Tea Party
Sam Adams and the Sons of Liberty boarded three ships in Boston harbor and threw 342 chests of tea overboard -
Tea Act
Colonies were taxed on every load of tea. Colonists protested violently resulting in the Boston Tea Party -
Intolerable Acts
A series of laws passed to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party. Colonists form the First Continental Congress and draw up a declaration of rights -
Lexington and Concord
Troops march to Concord, Massachusetts to seize weapons. Minutemen intercept the British and engage in battle; First at Concord then at Lexington -
Second Continental Congress
The continental congress that approved the Declaration of Independence and served as the only agency of national government -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Boston was being sieged by thousands of American militia. The British were trying to keep control of the city and control its valuable sea ports. Although British won the battle it was a moral victory for the Americans -
Olive Branch Petition
A document proposing a reconciliation between the colonies and Britain; Britain denies petition. -
Common Sense
Common Sense was a 4-7 page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that moved colonists towards declaring independence from Britain; Stated grievances against the king
