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PROCLAMATION OF 1763
This proclimation did'nt allow Colonists to settle West of the Appilatian Mountains. The British government feared the Conflict between Colonists and Native Americans would lead to another war. They also could'nt afford to pay British to defend the Western lands. Colonists were enraged by this proclimation because they felt they had won the right to settle in the Ohio River Valley after winning the French and Indian War. -
QUARTERING ACT
Colonists were forced to let British soldiers in their houses and provide them with supplies.All colonistswereto do as told. General Thomas Gage, commander of these forces, put most the troops in New York. -
TOWNSHEND ACTS
This act suspended New Yorks assembly until the people would agree to house British troops. CharlesTownshend, the King's finance minister, told parliament he had a way to raise revenue in the colonies. Parliament agreed with his olan and allowedit to pass. -
TEA ACT/BOSTON TEA PARTY
Gave Britain control over tea trade. Colonists had to pay tax on the tea. Colonists were were against the act and protested. Colonists destroyed hundreds of barrels filled with tea. -
INTOLERABLE ACTS
Colonists viewed these these tea acts very harsh. This act closed the Boston port until colonists paid the fine. Militias were organized by the colonists. -
THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD
Seven hundred British Troops went to Lexington to find seventy Militia Men. They refused to surrender. A shot was fired but no one new from which side it came from. A battle soon occured after that shot. -
THE OLIVE BRANCH PETITION
Created by John Dickinson. Was adopted by the Continental Congress in attempt to avoid war against Britain. This petition was rejected. -
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
This document was created by Thomas Jefferson. It declared for a demand of independance from Britain. The comitte included Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Rodger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson.