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French and Indian War
War between Britain and France
Britain won - debt
Wants more money from colonies -
Proclamation of 1763
Made settling past the Appalachians illegal -
Sugar Act
Britain increased tax on sugar imported from West Indies. One of the first acts of Mercantilism. -
Quartering Act
People living in the colonies were made, by Britain, the house and feed British soldiers if needed -
Stamp Act
Britain made it where tax stamps were put on documents like newspapers and marriage licenses. Made public that this tax is paying for protection. -
Boston Massacre
Colonists and British soldiers fought in Boston -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists dressed as Native Americans dumped tea from three ships into the Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
Acts passed placing restrictions on the colonists. The British were enforcing Salutary Neglect. -
First Continental Congress
12 of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia, boycott of goods from Britain. The colonies were tired of the thought of virtual representation. -
Lexington and Concord
British troops ordered to steal gun powder and kidnap Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Open fire from both sides, leaving the British to retreat. -
Common Sense
Newspaper written by Thomas Paine, challenged the authority of Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
Document announcing that the 13 colonies declared themselves independent states from Britain.
