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Pre-Revolution
Before American Revolution -
Proclamation of 1763
This document was sent to the Colonists’ by the King and declared colonists were not allowed to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. They didn’t react much because they thought it was temporary. -
Sugar Act
An external tax on sugar cane, maple syrup, and other sugars. They were overwhelming anger with it. -
Stamp Act
An internal tax on all paper necessities. They disliked the act. -
Quartering Act
British soldiers could come up and ask for food, drink, and shelter, and you had to let them in, no privacy. They argued about the act violating the Bill of Rights. -
Patrick Henry's "If This Be Treason" Speech
Henry gave his maiden speech in the assembly and defended his resolutions against the taxation. The colonists were shocked. -
Townshend Act/Duties
An external tax on paper, tea, glass, and other necessities. They were angry about the taxes. -
Boston Massacre
An accident of the British soldiers but made a big deal by propaganda of the rebellions, only 5 people died.They were largely outraged at what they saw. -
Tea Act
A monopoly for the East India Tea Company, had to buy the tea at a lower price but taxed, so it was more expensive. They never accepted the duty of the act. -
Intolerable Acts
Parliament passed these in response to the Boston Tea Party to punish Massachusetts—shut down Boston harbor, forbid town meetings, tried customs officials in Britain or Canada, and reinstated the Quartering Act.They boycotted and conveyed the First Continental Congress. -
The Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes
It was a reference to the secret signal orchestrated by Revere during his historic ride from Boston to Concord on the verge of American Revolutionary War. Colonists reacted surprised and quickly spread the news. -
Lexington and Concord
1st battle of the Revolutionary War, “shot heard around the world,” ride of Paul Revere, Dr. Prescott, and William Dawes. They were proud of the first victory. -
George Washington named Commander in Chief
George Washington was chosen to be commanding officer of the American forces in the Revolutionary War. The colonists were proud of this decision. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This was Washington’s first battle. The battle provided them with an important confidence boost.
