Road to Revolution Natus El-ahrairah

By Natus

  • 1. Treaty of Paris

    Ended the French Indian War and Seven Years' War between France and Great Britain. All the territories owned by France in Mainland North America were given up.

  • 2. Proclamation Act

    King George III wouldn't let people settle west of the Appalachian Mountains in order to help fix the Native Americans grudge against the British.

  • 3. The Sugar Act

    Meant to raise the revenue from American colonists. Taxed sugar as well as molasses that was being imported to the America (13 Colonies).

  • 4. The Stamp Act

    Every piece of paper used by the colonies was taxed.

  • 5. The Quartering Act

    Gave locations and conditions that the British soldiers were able to find a room and stay while in America.

  • 6. Stamp Act Congress

    Only 9 colonies participated. They came up with a 14 point Declaration of Rights and Grievances.

  • 7. Declaratory Act

    The British withdrew the Stamp Act.

  • 8. Stamp Act Repealed

    The Stamp Act was Annulled.

  • 9. Townshend Act

    4 acts that were passed by the British. Told the Colonies that Britain had the right to enforce authority over them.

  • 10. Boston Massacre

    Large group of protesters were met by British soldiers. One of the Soldiers was hit making him shoot into the crowd. The rest of the soldiers started firing as well killing 5 protesters.

  • 11. Committee of Correspondence

    Helped the colonies keep in touch.

  • 12. Tea Act

    Meant to help the East India Company, the main purpose was not to raise tax, that was just a side affect. Lead to the Boston Tea Party.

  • 13. Boston Tea Party

    Colonists boarded 3 British tea ships and dumped 342 crates of tea into the water.

  • 14. Intolerable Acts

    Passed to punish Americans for the Boston Tea Party.

  • 15. 1st Continental Congress

    Colonies got together to react to the Coercive Acts, Laws placed by Britain after the Boston Tea Party.

  • 16. Declaration of Rights and Grievances

    Stated that only the colonies had the right to tax the colonies.

  • 17. Lexington & Concord

    Start of the American Revolution War.

  • 18. Bunker Hill

    British beat the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Took place during the Siege of Boston in Massachusetts.

  • 19. Appeal to Reason/Olive Branch Petition Rejected

    Made to assert the rights the colony has, but to also stay loyal to the British.

  • 20. Common Sense

    A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to convince the people of America to fight against the British. Stated the unfair laws.

  • 21. Declaration of Independence

    Independence from Britain was declared by the Americans.