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Proclamation of 1763
The proclamation of 1763 forbade colonists to settle past the Appalachian Mountains. The British placed the Proclamation of 1763 to work out Indian problem and to prevent future conflicts. They did not mean to oppress the colonists, but they felt that their land was their birth given right and they had earned it with the Seven Years War. They resented to the proclamation and failed to comply to it. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act lowered the taxes on sugar and molasses. The act made it illegal for the colonies to buy goods from non-British Caribbean colonies. The British did this because they were trying to eliminate illegal sugar trade and establish the viceroyalty courts to try smugglers. They wanted to apply mercantilism. The colonists felt they were having their rights taken away with other nations and having money taken away. They reacted by experimenting with numerous boycotts. -
The Currency Act
The Currency Act halted the issue of paper money in the colonies. They wanted the colonists to pay British merchants in gold and silver because they felt the Americans were draining Great Britain's money. They reacted by holding a smoldering resentment because they felt they were taking away American system of doing things by removing free trade. They also felt they were becoming completely dependent of Britain. -
The Stamp Act
The stamp act required all legal or official documents used in the colonies to be stamped by British paper and to pay a tax. The british thought the Americans should pay for their fair share of costs of defense. They colonists thought it costed extra money that wasn't necessary and it jeopardizes their rights. Many colonists believed the british were conspiring to strip colonists of their historic liberties. They turned to violence, boycotted, and petitioned. -
The Quartering Acts
The Quartering Act required American colonists to provide British soldier with any accommodations, including housing. The British thought the colonists need to help with the soldiers because they were only there to protect the people. The American colonists protested in assemblies because they thought it was an indirect way of taxation without representation. -
The Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts were laws that placed taxes on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea. The British needed money from the colonies and they wanted to start applying the Declaratory Act. The colonists thought it was taxation without representation and it was enchaining them. They boycotted, petitioned, and had newspaper attacks. -
The Tea Act
The Tea act was a law placed on American colonists that stated they could not by tea from anybody except the company. The British were trying to assert power and they tried to keep alive the principle of parliamentary taxation. The Colonists reacted by protests and the boston tea party because they felt they were being tricked in to taxation. -
The Coercive or “Intolerable” Acts
The intolerable acts are laws placed on the American colonies in response to the Boston Tea Party. The British wanted to punish those who were apart of the British Tea party and were chastising Boston. The American colonists were boycotting and convening with the first continental Congress. They saw it as land being taken away from the Appalachian mounts and helped unite the colonies and pushed them one step closer to the revolution. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Stillwater, New York
The Battle of Yorktown was significant because it was an American victory and it was also the last major land battle of the American Revolution. The result of the battle was a British surrender to the Americans and the French. The effect of the battle on the war was that because of the British surrender the British government was led to negotiate and end the conflicts of the war. -
The Battle at Lexington and Concord
Lexington, Massachusetts
The significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord was the it was the first battles of the American Revolution. The British were seizing the stores of colonial gunpowder and to attempt to bag the rebel ring leaders. The Americans were starting to recognize the necessity of independence and in response, started to listen to Paine’s Common Sense. -
The Second Continental Congress
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Second Continental Congress acted as a government by printing its own money, getting loans, raising an army, etc. The significance of this event was that they helped managed colonial war effort and aided in financing the war with borrowed funds. The result of this was an organized war effort, raised troops, and negotiated treaties. The effect on the war was that they wrote the Declaration of Independence, which helped succeed the American colonies from Britain. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill, Boston
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a battle in Massachusetts where the British beat the Americans but suffered many casualties. The significance of this event was that it gave americans courage that they could stand up to the British in Battle. This resulted in many colonists joining the army and the revolution continued to strengthened. The effect of this on the war was it convince americans they could overcome the British Military and served as a morale booster. -
Repeal of Stamp Act and passage of Declaratory Act
The Repeal of the Stamp act was Britain’s Parliament revoking the stamp act but on the same day established the declaratory act. which meant that they were allowed to have complete legislative power over the colonies. Britain had backed down from the hated taxation from the stamp act but still retained the principle of British supremacy. The american colonists had forced the british to back down which made them rejoice, but they had ignored the Declaratory act. -
The Declaration of Independence
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The creation of the Declaration of Independence is significant because it declared the 13 colonies free of the rule of Great Britain. The result of the Declaration was an increased belief in freedom and equality. The effect of the Declaration was the it motivated the Americans to win the war to win their independence. -
The Battle of Saratoga
Stillwater, New York
The Battle of Saratoga was significant because it was a big American victory and France got involved in the war. The result of the battle was a British surrender and a boosted American morale. The effect of Saratoga on the war was big because it was a turning point in the war. France joined the Americans’ side and began to assist. The aiding from France was a determining factor on the American victory of the American Rev -
The Treaty of Paris
Great Britain
The significance of the Treaty of Paris was that it ended the conflict between the US, France, and Britain. The result of the war was that Britain would recognize the independence of the American colonies, and grant them the territory from the southern border of Canada to the northern border of Florida, and from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River. The effect of the treaty on the war was that the treaty ended the war and the US was officially recognized as a nation.
