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The French and Indian War ended in 1763 with the Treaty of Paris, which had given Britain Canada from France and Florida from Spain. -
The Sugar Act was aimed at ending the smuggling of trade in sugar which was passed by the British legislation. Colonists response was to create an organized boycott of luxury goods imported from Great Britain. -
The Stamp Act was known as the Duties in American Colonies Act 1765 and was an Act of Parliament of Great Britain which imposed direct tax on the British colonies. The colonists had refused to pay the tax and were very against it.
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The Declaratory Act was and Act of Parliament of Great Britain which accompanied the repeal of the Stamp Act. Colonists were outraged because the Declaratory Act hinted that more acts would be coming.
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The Townshend Act were a series of British acts of Parliament that were passed introducing a series of taxes and regulations to fund administration. Colonists protested and resisted the act and organized boycotts.
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The Tea Act was another parliament of Great Britain and the objective was to reduce the huge amount of tea that was being held by the financially troubled British east India company. The colonist reacted very negatively and stood against this act.
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The start of the Revolutionary War was on April 19th, 1775. It was the military conflict of the American revolution. British troops were sent to capture military supplies.
