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French and Indian War (End)
The treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War. The colonists did not yet know what was coming, and how the fallout from one war could spark the fire of change. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act actually changed the Caribbean import tax from 6 to 3 cents per gallon, but it did allow smugglers to be caught and prosecuted. The colonists had a problem with this, as smuggling was a part of their economy. -
The Stamp Act
All printed material had to carry an expensive stamp, which was only meant to gain money for Britain. The colonists were enraged and felt that they had no representation in Parliament. -
Declaratory Act
Great Britain wanted to assert their dominance over the colonies while also repealing the Stamp Act. The colonists felt that England was still not listening to them. What they really wanted was a representative. -
Townshend Act
England imposed a tax on all imported goods and increased the taxes for the colonists. The colonists were further angered by this action. -
Tea Act
The Tea Act essentially monopolized Tea sales for the East India Trading Company, which was operated by England and the Parliament. It imposed a large tax on all other tea sales other than their own. This was the last straw for the colonists. England was going too far. -
Revolutionary War (Beginning)
The Revolutionary War started in Massachusetts. The colonists were actually split on the Revolution. Some loyalists still believed in England, while many still supported the Revolution.