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Sugar Act 1764
The Sugar Act taxed sugar, molasses, and imported goods coming into America other then the British Empire. Another act similar to the Sugar Act was passed in 1733, called the Molasses Act. Since the government did not try to enforce it colonist started to ignore it, and didn't pay the tax. The colonist resented it when the British suddenly enforced the law. -
The Stamp Act 1765
This Act taxed licenses, college diplomas, playing cards, advertisements, newspaper, and legal documents. This act was called the Stamp Act because of its stamp, to show the tax had been paid.The Americans protested " taxation without representation." In Virginia House of Burgesses, Patrick Henry tried to give power to tax to an elected assembly of the people to create a more democratic form of government. -
The Quartering Act 1765
The Quartering Act, made the colonies provide aid and hospitality to the British Army. Many thought this act was made to keep the Americans in line. There was a heavy financial burden to New York since it was the main arrival and departure of the troops. New York later on provided limited funding for the soldier's food and housing. -
Townshend Act 1767
This act was passed by the Parliament, taxed only imported goods like glass, tea, and paper. This act was made because the British knew that colonist would resist the internal taxes. The colonist were angered by all the taxes and women formed groups, called the Daughters of Liberty. They persuaded Americans to use homemade products, instead of British goods. -
Intolerable/ Coercive Acts 1774
This act was Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party.
It's purpose was to punish Massachusetts, they closed the Boston Harbor till they paid for the tea damage, banned town meetings, and forced Bostonians to shelter soldiers inside their homes. -
Continental Congress September 1776
Delegates from two colonies meet in Philly to form a Continental Congress. represented the Americans interests. Called for the repeal of 13 different acts of Parliament, Boycott all British trade, People to arm themselves against the British. -
Second Continental Congress 1775
Delegates meet up again including Washington, Adams, and Franklin, Hancock. they began to govern Colonies, print money, set a post office, and organize a Continental Army. -
Lexington and Concord the shot heard 'Around the World 4/19/16
British troops arrive at Lexington at dawn to find armed minuteman men waiting for them. No one knew who shot first but it was the beginning of the American Revolution. The Americans had killed 273 redcoats. The 13 colonies were ready to fight. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill June 1775
In Boston there were militia headquarters was stationed at Breed's Hill. The British General Thomas Gage attacks, the British won, but at a great a cost; lost over 1,000 men. Americans had to retreat only because they had no gun powder. -
Olive Branch Petition
Delegates gave Britain one last chance to avoid war, but King George III refuses the offer. He hires 30,000 Hessian troops instead. -
Britain Sends troops 1775
Sent more troops to Massachusetts. The militias in Massachusetts trained, stockpiled weapons, claimed to be ready i a minute so they were called the minutemen. When British found out they ordered to go to Concord seize weapons. -
Common Sense 1775
Propaganda. Thomas Paine wrote this to share his view on why they should be an independent country
