The American Revolution

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  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War
    Displays Washington's ability to act under pressure and perform efficently as a commander. Was fought between the French and English worldwide but is called the French Indian in America.

  • Royal Proclamation

    Royal Proclamation
    King George forbidded any settler to settle past a line in the Appalchains into the land gained through the French Indian war.

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    a tax on stamps that completely infuriated Colonists and sparked protests and boycotts through New England.

  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act
    A tax on sugar that required colonial merchants to pay 6 pense on a gallon of sugar or molasses. Enraged few colonists.

  • Patrick henry "Give Me Liberty"

    Patrick henry "Give Me Liberty"
    Was part of a speech Patrick Henry gave in Virgina, ignited a fire in colonists hearts to lean towards Indepence

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    Officially Ended the American revolution.

  • Stamp Act Congress