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Sugar Act
The sugar act was passed by the British Parliament on April 11, 1764. The law added taxes to things such as molasses, and sugar. -
Quartering and Stamp Act
The current Britsh Prime Minister at the time George Grenville went to parliament to pass the stamp act. The act forced colonists to pay tax on all stamps for legal documents and all other items that must be stamped. the Quartering act made it law that colonists had to provide supplies and other items for British solders and colonies. -
Start of the Revolutionary War
This day marked the start of the Revolutionary War. The fighting first took place in Lexington Massachusetts between the British and the colonists. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence from England was created and signed by representatives of the Colonies. It was written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Second Continental Congress. -
Articles of Confederation Created
The Articles of Confederation were made in light of the fact that the individuals were stressed they would have practically no force with a legislature far away, similar to their English principle. Because of these concerns, pioneers made the Articles of Confederation, which gave each express an average measure of autonomy and a spine also. Congress could pass laws yet couldn't cause the residents to obey them, and they couldn't control resident uprisings. -
Rebellions
In the years prior to the constitution being signed there were small and large rebellions all through the country. One example of these was Shays' Rebellion -
Annapolis Convention
The Province of Virginia passed a goal that called for 13 diverse delegates from every settlement to meet in Annapolis to examine the country's issues. Their objective was the revise the Articles of Confederation so the public government would be more compelling. Sadly just delegates from five states appeared, so they wanted to have a greater show the following year. -
Shays' Rebellion
Shays' Insubordination was a flare-up from Massachusetts' ranchers because of the ranchers losing their property due to obligation. Equipped hordes started shutting in courts in western states, and soon Progressive War veteran Daniel Shays turned into the pioneer. The state authorities scattered the dissidents in Springfield on January 25, 1787. -
Signing of the Constitution
The Constitution was marked by 33 of its unique 55 delegates. A few had left the marking since they questioned the capacity of the report to administer the country. The archive was not last, as it must be endorsed by the 13 states' administrations. The Constitution itself said that 9 of the 13 states would need to support the record before it truly could get powerful.
