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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a long and expensive war between France and Britain and their native american allies for control over North America. after Britain won, the king began taxing the colonists to pay for the war. The colonists were angry because they were being taxed. -
The Proclamation Of 1763
The Proclamation Of 1763 was an issued proclamation that forbade colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.The King hoped to placate Native Americans who had sided against him during the recently concluded Seven Years' War. The Colonists disregarded the proclamation without fear of punishment. Some wanted only enough land for themselves and their families. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was a revenue-raising act passed by the British Parliament of Great Britain that set a tax on sugar and molasses imported into the colonies which impacted the manufacture of rum in New England.The Colonists were angry because they were going through a period of financial difficulties. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. Ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed. The colonists were angry because they had to pay a tax to raise money for British Soldiers when their the ones broke. -
The Quartering Act
The Quartering Act required the colonies to house British soldiers in barracks provided by the colonies. The colonists were probably angry because they had to share their homes with soldiers that they don't know anything about. -
The Repeal Of Stamp Act
After months of protest, and an appeal by Benjamin Franklin before the British House of Commons, Parliament voted to repeal the Stamp Act in March 1766. The Colonists were probably happy because they don't have to pay taxes on paper items. -
Declaratory Act
The Declaratory Act was passed right after The Repeal Of Stamp Act, It stated that Parliament's authority was the same in America as in Britain and asserted Parliament's authority to pass laws that were binding on the American colonies. The Colonists were probably really angry because after getting rid of one act they placed another on them. -
The Townshead Act/Duties
The Townshead Act was basically indirect taxes on the colonists. Parliament puts taxes on stuff such as glass,paper, and tea. The colonists are angry because once again they are getting taxed. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of five colonists by British regulars. The colonists responded angrily because of these events. -
The Tea Act
The Tea Act granted the company the right to ship its tea directly to the colonies without first landing it in England. The Colonists reacted by dressing up as Native Americans and pouring tea in the ocean. -
The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were harsh laws passed by the British Parliament, They were meant to punish the American colonists for the Boston Tea Party and other protests. Some of the colonists -
The Battle Of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, kicked off the American Revolutionary War. Hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to nearby Concord in order to seize an arms cache. The Colonists didn't approve of this battle because of all the inexperienced soldiers. -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies. The second Congress managed the colonial war effort, and moved incrementally towards independence, adopting the United States Declaration of Independence. I feel like the colonies actually liked the Second Continental Congress. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
