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The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed by the British Government. It was a law that all legal documents had to have a stamp. That means every piece of paper used is taxed by the British. This was passed to raise revenue through direct taxation on things like newspapers, cards, and legal papers. -
The “Intolerable Act”
The Intolerable Act was passed by the British Parliament after the Boston Tea Party. This law was meant to punish the Massachusetts colonist. There’s was a total of 5 acts. The Boston Port Act closed the port of Boston until the tea was paid for, The administration or Justice Act, The Massachusetts of Government Act reduced the colony’s right to self government, The Quartering Act provided British troops to be housed in any town, and the Quebec Act. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. This established the United States as an independent nation. John Locke and his beliefs were also active. The government exist to protect individual rights, and life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. -
The Battle of Saratoga
In The Battle of Saratoga colonist defeat Burgoyne British troops. It was the turning point of the war. The American victory helped persuade the French recognize Americans independence and provide military assistance. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown marked the last major battle of the American Revolution. British troops surrendered. Both the British and Continental armies were exhausted. -
The Treaty Of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended Seven Year between Great Britain and France. It recognized American Independence doubling the size of the new nation. This officially ended the American Revolutionary War. -
The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation set up a central government with a 1 house legislature. Each state has one vote. Congress had authority to make war and settle interstate disputes. Independent state governments were formed, weak central governments were also created. -
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of rights is the first 10 amendments in the Constitution. It guarantees Freedom of religion, speech, and press, right to bear arms, no quartering of soldiers in private homes, protection from unreasonable search and seize, double jeopardy, speedy trial by jury, law suits of $20 or more, cruel and unusual punishment, consitionioqal law can’t be used to deny others rights, and the constitution subject to amendment and change.