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French and Indian War (Seven Years War)
Countries involved in the war where Austria, England, France, Great Britain, Prussia, and Sweden. Britain won the war. The war costed Britain a lot which let to taxation in the colonies. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was put in place after the F & I war to help deal with the finances left over from the war. The act taxed sugar, certain wines and coffee from importing the colonies. It also regulated the export of lumber. It caused in anger from the colonists. Who where annoyed with taxation without representation. -
The Stamp Act
Every piece of printed paper they used where taxed. Ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and playing cards were taxed. This angered the colonist even more. -
The Quartering Act of 1765
The Quartering Act of 1765 required the colonies to provide houses and barracks for the British soldiers -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was used to push an agenda from the colonists. The Boston Massacre was a incident in which British soldiers killed 5 colonists while under assault from the civilians. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston tea party was a protest conducted by the Sons of Liberty. It was the primary reason for the Intolerable acts or Boston Port Act. -
The Intolerable Acts ( Boston Port Act)
The Intolerable Acts where a group of laws passed to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party. They closed the Boston Harbor which was very bad for traders and craftsmen. -
The First Continental Congress
The first continental congress was a meeting in which 12 of the 13 colonies delegates attended to talk about the British and ideas of revolution where brewing. -
Second Continental Congress
It was the second meeting of the congress and all 13 delegates attended. -
Minutemen and Redcoats Clash At Lexington And Concord
Was the shot heard around the world. Showed the British that they weren't going to stand for the King's ways. -
Battle Of Bunker Hill
Colonials won but not by much. Raised hope for colonies. -
Common Sense Was Published
Pamphlet made by Thomas Paine was made which helped gain support. -
Declaration Of Independence
Gave rights to all white landowning males. Set the structure for the government. -
U.S. and France Sign Alliance
U.S. and France pledge to work together.
