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The Proclamation of 1763
1763, the British issued a proclamation that prohibited colonist from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. -
Sugar Act
1764, the British enforced a law that taxed colonists on sugar and certain luxuries. The purpose was to stop smuggling between West Indies and colonies. -
The Stamp Act
1765, in effort to raise funding for military forces to pay for the 7 year war, the British began taxation on the colonies. The act required taxation on new printed paper. -
The Townshend Act
1767, the British added taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. -
The Boston Massacre
1770, a crowd of colonists harassed British troops. In response British troops shot into the crowd and killed 5 civilians. -
Boston Tea Party
The refusal of colonists buying british tea due to taxation led to bostonians dressed up as natives dumping 342 chests of tea into the harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
The news of of the Boston Tea Party angered King Charles and members of the Parliament. In retaliation, the British gov't enforced various acts to punish the massachusetts bay colony. -
The First Continental Congress
1774, twelve of the thirteen colonies sent a total of fifty-six delegates. One accomplishment was the Association of 1774, which urged all colonists to avoid using British goods, and the formation of committees to enforce the ban. -
Lexington and Concord
British troops planned to destroy American ammunition at Concord. Americans fired shots first, the British marched on Concord. Both sides lost lots of men. -
2nd Continental Congress
Successfully drafted articles of confederation. Adopted the first U.S. constitution, and also resolved land claims west of the Appalachian Mountains.