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Proclamation of 1763
No settlement of the Appalachian mountains, but colonists continued to move west onto native american lands -
1764:Sugar Act
A trade law enacted by parliament in 1764 in an attempt to reduce smuggling in the British colonies in north america. Colonists were not happy and disagreed which led to a rebellion. -
1765:Quartering Act
Authorized British commanders to house soldiers in vacant private homes. Colonists were not happy about this. -
1765:Stamp Act
Law in which parliament established the first direct taxation of goods and services within the British colonies in North america. Colonists reacted by harassing stamp distributors, boycotting British goods and preparation of the declaration of right and grievances. -
1766:Repeal of stamp act
Merchants did not import any goods in new york or Philadelphia. colonists reacted by a widespread boycott. -
1767: Townshend Act
Series of laws enacted by parliament in 1767, establishing indirect taxes on goods imported from Britain by the British colonies. The colonists reacted with rage and well-organized resistance, "taxation without representation", and boycott of imported goods -
1774: Intolerable Acts
The king tightens control over Massachusetts by closing Boston harbor and quartering troops.Colonists reacted with leaders forming the first continental congress and draw up a declaration of colonial rights. -
1770: Boston Massacre
British troops were stationed in Boston are taunted by angry mob. Troops fire killing five colonists. Colonists react by labeling the conflict a massacre and publish a dramatic engraving depicting the violence. -
1773: Tea Act
Granted the company the right to sell tea to the colonies free of the taxes that colonial tea settlers had to pay. The colonists reacted by disguising themselves as Indians and dump 18,000 pounds of tea. -
1775: Lexington and Concord
General Gage orders troops to march to Concord, Massachusetts and seize colonial weapons. Colonists have minuteman intercept the British and engage in a battle, first in Lexington then in Concord. -
1775: Second Continental Congress
Loyalties that divided colonists sparked endless debates. Congress agreed to recognize them as the continental army and appointed their commander George Washington -
1775: Battle of Bunker Hill
In Boston, General Gage decided to strike at militiamen who had dug in on breeds hill, near Bunker Hill. Colonists held fire until the last minute, then began to shoot down redcoats. -
1775: Olive Branch Petition
Urging a return to the "former harmony" between Britain and the colonies. King George rejected petition stating that colonies were in rebellion. -
1776: Battle of Trenton
Washington marched nine miles to Trenton, New Jersey which was held by hessians and he attacked and killed 30 and took 918 captives and six hessians. Colonists were happy due to the victory eight days later. -
1777: Victory at Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne joined General Howe's troops to isolate New England from the rest of the colonies. Colonists won by having troops surround General Burgoyne and he surrendered.
