Road to the Constition

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

The Sugar Act was to stop smuggling goods into and out of the colonies. Allowed British to search ships at anytime for anything.
This violated their right to Property.

Stamp Act

Feb 6, 1765

The Stamp Act was to imposed a tax on every legal document, news paper, coming into the colonies.
This violated their right to Liberty

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

The Boston Massacre was when the British troops opened fired on the protesters.
This violated their right to Life.

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

The Tea Act was so that the colonists know that the king is still in charge and that he raised the tax on tea,
This violated their right to Liberty.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

The Boston Tea Party was to prevent unloading cargo of tea and was dumped into the harbor.
This violated their right to Liberty.