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Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris or also known as the Peace of Paris was a treaty signed by Great Britian, France, Spain, and Portugal that ended the seven year war or also known as the French and Indian War. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was a Proclamation made by the King and his council to calm the fears of the Indians. The proclamaton said that all land west of the heads of the rivers that flowed into the Atlantic ocean was of limits for the colonists. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a law passed by Great Britain that enabled Britain to an extent tax everything the colonists had. The reason Great Britain passed this law was because they were in great debt that was about £129,586,789 -
The Quatering Act
The Quatering Act was basically a law made for Great Britain to get control back of the colonists. The Quatering Act enabled British troops to take refuge in colonists houses and barracks. -
The Townshend Act
THe Townshend Act was basically just adding fuel to the fire because it angered the colonists even more to an extent of some riots and protesting. The Townshend Act was a law taxing even more stuff like paper,glass,oil,lead, and paint. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a protest by the colonists that ended up colonists throwing sticks and stones at a squad of British soldiers who then fired at the colonists with their guns. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a group of Rhode Islanders that snuck on board of a ship called the "Gaspee" dressed as Indians and threw the ships cargo (Tea Boxes) overboard and burned the ship. -
Boston Port Act - Intolerable Act
The Boston Port Act was a statement from Great Britain that said that they were pulling all the customs out of Boston -
Administration of Justice - Intolerable Act
The Administration of Justice stated that any rioters or protesters of the colonies were to be executed, -
Massachusetts Government Act - Intolerable Act
The Massachusetts Government Act was a Law made by Great Britain to enhance their authority over the colonies by establishing better regulating the government over Massachusetts Bay. -
Quartering Act of 1774 - Intolerable Act
The Quartering Act of 1774 was a law passed by Great Britain that eliminated barracks in the colonies and the British troops were allowed to sleep and get there needs fullfilled by law -
1st Continental Congress
1st Continental Congress was a group of delegates that all colonies sent exept Georgia to debate against Great Britain -
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concor was a plan made by British's General Gage, he would send british troops to capture Sam Adams and John Hancock, but spies found out of the plan and Paul Revere and two other horseback riders warned Bostons Colonists shouting "The British are Coming". -
Common Sense is Published
Common Sense was published by Thomas Paine that basically stated that he was challenging British government and to openly ask for independance. -
Declaration of Independance
The Declaration of Independance basically stated that the colonies are going to war against Great Britain and that they were now a nation. -
Battle of Sartoga
The Battle of Sartoga was the turning point of the war for the colonists because after they defeated John Burgoynes army France allied with the colonists. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major land battle against Great Britain. After the colonists won Great Britain started to negotiate an end to the conflict. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris (1783) was the official statement that the Revelutionary War had ended and the colonists winning.
