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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War (otherwise known as the Seven Years War) started between an imperial feud over America between Great Britain and France. The war was from 1754-1763. -
The Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued at the end of the French-Indian War, to make sure the the Natives still had enough land. This document placed boundaries for the colonists so they wouldn't take over the territory that belongs to the Indians. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was the first tax put on the British colonists. This made things very complicated for merchants and markets trying to sell goods like rum and molasses. The King's subjects ordered the Navy to keep an eye on the colonists and make sure they obeyed the rules. -
The Stamp Act of 1766
The Stamp Act put a tax on all paper documents in the colonies. The British Empire was in debt because of the Seven Years War. They looked to the American Colonies as a revenue source. -
Townshend Acts of 1767
The Townshend Acts were designed to improve the colonies' ability to to produce revenue for the empire. The money paid the colonial leaders, making sure that the colonies were loyal to Britain and it's crown. The colonist came for freedom, not to be pushed around again. -
The Boston Massacre
One night, a man got in a fight with a British sentry, and within minutes 3 were dead and several were injured. This was referred to as the Boston Massacre, which only made things worse between the colonies and Great Britain. -
The Boston Tea Party
During the Boston Tea Party, over 342 boxes of British tea were destroyed. It was a sign that the colonists would no longer tolerate the British. It was a huge political protest. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were meant to force the colonies into place, to make sure they obeyed the rules that the British set for them. This 'fueled the flames' of rebellion in America, starting the Revolutionary War. -
1st Continental Congress
The First Congress took place Carpenter's Hall, Pennsylvania, in 1774. Delegates from the colonies met up to talk about America's future They wanted to boycott British goods to establish the rights of Americans.
