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Sugar Act
Sugar Act was passed in April 5, 1764. The Act made merchants pay taxes of 6% a gallon. The Act was easy to get around so most did not pay the taxe that was required. -
The Quartering Act Of 1765
Put in to place in 1765. The Act made it to where any soilder in the English army could stay at your house. If you did not care for them or let them stay you would be arrested. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight that happen March 5, 1770. Between the patriot and a mob of people. Civilians throw snow and rocks at the soilders as the soilders fired down on them. 5 people where killed. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party happen in December 16, 1773. Some men went on board dressed as Native Americans and dump all the tea in the Harbor. 342 crates of tea was thrown over board. -
The Intolerable Act
The Acts was put into place in 1774. These Acts where put into place because of the actions of the rebels of the people. This cost many people a lot of money. -
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry famuos words, "Give me liberty or give me death". The speech to show England that they have pushed us to far and the fact we will fight back. -
French Alliance
The French formed an Alliance with the United States. To help us with the war. Which this had help a lot with the numbers of the millitary. -
Articles Of Confederation
the Articles where adopted by the States. This allowed for better sucerty and protection of the common people. This brought more freedom to the land as well as more hope. -
Peace Treaty
Congress ratifies preliminary peace treaty. This was the end of the war with england. Both sides agree and sign. -
Constitution
The Constitution was signed. The birth of our Nation and the first laws of the Nation was put into place as a free country.
