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Treaty of Paris 1763
Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War. The British take over the Ohio River Valley. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited settlements beyond the Appalachians. The document was supposed to work out Indian problems but ultimately caused anger within the colonies. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act, passed by Parliament, raised tax revenues in the colonies for the British crown. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act required the use of stamped paper or the use of stamps to certify taxes. This led to the Stamp Act congress of 1765 which provided unity among the colonies. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering Act required colonists to provide room and board and well as food for soldiers. This eventually led to the third amendment that prevents citizens from having to house soldiers. -
Declaratory Act
Britain reserves the right to make all the final decisions. They have the authority of the colonists. This led to frustration amongst the colonists in the future. -
The Townshend Tea Tax
The Townshend Acts were light import of glass, white lead, paper, paint, and tea. This messed with colonists import and exports. The colonist were very angry about the tea therefore this event led to the Boston Massacre. -
Boston Massacre
A crow of townspeople taunted troops. Acting without orders, troops opened fire and killed or wounded eleven people. The significance of the Boston Massacre was that the colonists are really starting to develop their own mindset in the way things should be and the way they are. -
Repeal of the Townshend Acts
Lord North persuaded Parliament to repeal the Townshend acts, but the tea tax still stood. The significance of this event was that it led to the Boston Tea Party. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists disguised as Indians smashed 342 chests of tea into the Atlantic. The significance of this event was that it led to Parliament passing the Intolerable Acts. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts consisted of multiple acts in order to chastise the colonists. The significance of these acts was that the colonists continued to build up anger against Britain. -
Boycott of British Goods
Called for complete boycott of British goods. Decided at First Continental Congress. Significance was that the British found this very upsetting. -
Quebec Act
The French were guaranteed their catholic religion. They were allowed to return to their customs. The significance was that they were finally allowed to follow their religion. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia right after the start of the Revolutionary War. All the colonies were present. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This was the early steps of the Revolutionary War. The British defeated the Americans. The British took over Boston. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
A British commander in Boston was sent to siege Lexington and Concord. This event was more a massacre then a battle and the Britain’s were forced to retreat. The significance was that this was a direct start of the war. -
Publishing of Common Sense
Thomas Paine’s, “Common Sense,” was a very fundamental document in US history. It was very important in independence and foreign policy. “Why should the tiny island of Britain control the vast continent of America?” -
Declaration of Independence
It was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, but it was originally thought of Richard Lee. Declaration was formally approved by congress on July 4, 1776. The significance of this event is that it said that the colonies ought to be free independent states. -
Battle of Yorktown
General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his army as well as the French allies surrendered to George Washington. This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. It also gave Washington a good appearance and lead to him becoming the first president. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
Britain recognized independence of America. They granted land to Mississippi, the Great Lakes, and Spanish Florida. The Americans also gained access to fisheries. The Americans no longer persecuted loyalists. The British accepted defeat, but also allowed for time to rebuild.
