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Navigation Acts
1651 the Navigation Acts were created. These acts were created due to the increase of British control over colonial commerce. As a result this restricted colonial trade to only British ships, which limited the economic opportunities for colonists. These acts brought tension between the Colonists and the British. The colonists also grew the desire for independence. -
Iron Act
Following the Navigation Acts was the Iron Act. The Navigation Act led to the Iron Act of the limited economic opportunities for colonists because of the British control, this made the colonists more reliant on imported goods which included Iron products. The Iron Act was caused by trying to protect the British Iron industries and maintain the global market. The Iron Act limited the ability of colonists to manufacture and export iron goods. This baffled the economic development and independence. -
French and Indian War
Nothing from the Iron Act directly led to the French and Indian War. The French and Indian War was caused by the conflicts between the British and French over territorial claims in North America. British and French wanted to widen their influence and control over valuable fur trade areas. The tension led to an armed war. The effects were crucial, big shifts of power in North America, and Britain gained control over French territories. Left Britain with large debt, and taxes on colonies. -
Sugar Act
Britain was in such bad debt from the war so the Sugar Act was one way to start paying off the debt. The effects of the Sugar Act were protests being held by the colonists as they saw this as unfair. Tension grew between the colonists and Britain. Growing a sense of unity the colonists began to rally together against British taxation and control. -
Stamp Act
Britain used this act to help them get out of debt. This act created a widespread protest and resistance among colonists, the colonists saw this as an unfair tax imposed upon them with no consent. This act led to the organization of the Sons Of Liberty. This ultimately contributed to growing tension which led to the American Revolution. -
Quartering Act
The cause of the Quartering Acts was the tension between the British government and American colonies. Passed by the British parliament which created the colonists must supply and house the British soldiers. The colonists saw this new act as not fair and overreaching of the colonists. The effects were violating the colonists' rights, placing a burden on the colonial population an further strained their relationship with the British government. -
Boston Massacre
The colonists were required to house soldiers and supp;y for them which made them very aggravated because it was against the colonists' rights. Caused by a confrontation between British soldiers and colonists. This led to firing weapons and colonists attacking soldiers, 5 deaths occurred. Growing resentment towards the British rule. Rallying point for anti-British sentiment and propaganda with colonists using as evidence of British oppression. -
Boston Tea party
The deaths of the Boston Massacre and the rule of the British led to an uprising and lots of anger between the British and the Colonists. Colonists are losing their rights. The tea party was caused by the colonists' protest against the British government's imposition of taxes on tea. Believed this was all unfair and protested by throwing the tea into the Boston Harbor. This led to increasing support for the American Revolution and ultimately the independence of the U.S. -
Intolerable Acts
Serious laws were forced by the British government in response to the Boston Tea Party. The intent was to punish the colonists for their resistance and assert British authority over colonies. The main cause was the British government's desire to assert control over colonies, suppress dissent, and restore order in the wake of the Boston Tea Party. Closed Boston Harbor, and imposed harsh measures on colonists. -
First Continental Congress
Growing frustration and anger towards the British rule, was a major cause for the first Continental Congress. Colonists were unhappy with the laws being enforced on them and their rights being taken. Congress wanted to discuss and address the issues happening between colonists and the British. The congress served to voice how the colonists felt and unite in their resistance against British oppression. Congress issued a declaration of rights. Expressing their desire for fair treatment.